Antigua and Barbuda Recipes
Twin Caribbean islands whose national dish is cornmeal fungee. Not sure what to eat in Antigua and Barbuda? Start with Fungee and Pepperpot, Antiguan Seasoned Rice, Ducana and Antiguan Fried Dumplings with Cheese. Here are 6 authentic Antigua and Barbuda recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
Fungee and PepperpotSt. John's, Antigua and Barbuda · medium · 1 h 25 minAntigua's national dish: cornmeal fungee dumpling served with a thick stewed pepperpot of greens and meat.
Fungee and Pepperpot Antiguan Fried Dumplings with CheeseSt. John's, Antigua and Barbuda · easy · 35 minGolden, slightly sweet fried dumplings split open around a wedge of sharp cheese, a simple, filling Antiguan breakfast.
DucanaSt. John's, Antigua and Barbuda · medium · 1 h 15 minSweet grated sweet potato and coconut spiced and steamed in banana leaves, a traditional Antiguan treat.
Antiguan SaltfishSt. John's, Antigua and Barbuda · easy · 2 h 50 minSalt cod soaked, flaked, and sauteed with onion, sweet pepper, tomato, garlic, and thyme; Antigua's savoury saltfish, the classic partner to fungie, chop-up, or ducana.
Antiguan Seasoned RiceSt. John's, Antigua and Barbuda · easy · 1 h 5 minA one-pot of rice and pigeon peas cooked down with seasoned chicken, tomato, sweet pepper, and thyme until every grain is savoury; Antigua's everyday cook-up rice.
Antiguan Chop-UpSt. John's, Antigua and Barbuda · easy · 40 minSpinach, okra, and eggplant boiled and chopped smooth with saltfish, an Antiguan everyday plate often eaten with fungee.
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