Food Specialty

Food specialty is also one of the basic things about Saint Lucia you should know. St. Lucian gastronomy will leave you wanting more, from the Green Fig and Saltfish that has been passed down through generations and is now St. Lucia's national meal, to the fried bakes served with Cocoa Tea on rainy days. All of these delectable dishes are served on a regular basis in St. Lucian homes and in many of the island's restaurants. On St. Lucia's most popular Food and Rum Tour, you can sample them. You will enjoy some fantastic flavors whether you get to sample them prepared with home cooking love or with a twist in a neighborhood restaurant.

Green figs with saltfish is a traditional St. Lucian meal that is also the country's national cuisine. Green bananas and salted codfish are the main ingredients in this dish. In St. Lucia, green bananas are known as figs. Green bananas are especially popular on the island, and they have long been a staple of the local diet.

Another St Lucia's most popular dish is Accra. The most popular fish used is small chunks of salted codfish, however different types of fish are used in various variations of the recipe. For optimal flavor, the Accra recipe includes a variety of condiments and spices.