Saint Kitts and Nevis Recipes
A two-island federation that simmers goat water on Saturdays. Not sure what to eat in Saint Kitts and Nevis? Start with Goat Water, Conch Souse, Coconut Sugar Cake and Stewed Saltfish with Dumplings. Here are 7 authentic Saint Kitts and Nevis recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
7 recipes
Goat WaterBasseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis · medium · 2 h 55 minA rich, spiced goat stew thickened with breadfruit or flour and scented with clove and rum, the Saturday pot.
Goat Water Stewed Saltfish with DumplingsBasseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis · medium · 50 minSalt cod stewed down with tomato, onion, and pepper, served with boiled dumplings and ground provisions, the national breakfast of St. Kitts.
Coconut Sugar CakeBasseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis · easy · 35 minChewy pink-and-white coconut candy set in ginger sugar syrup, a nostalgic Saint Kitts and Nevis sweet.
Conch SouseBasseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis · easy · 2 h 5 minTender boiled conch pickled in a cool, bright broth of lime, onion, cucumber, and scotch bonnet, a St Kitts weekend favorite.
Kittitian PelauBasseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis · medium · 1 h 20 minThe signature one-pot rice of St Kitts and Nevis: chicken caramelised in burnt sugar then cooked down with rice, pigeon peas, and coconut milk until golden.
Kittitian Chicken BouillonBasseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis · easy · 1 h 5 minA hearty Kittitian one-pot of chicken simmered with potatoes, carrots, and pumpkin in an aromatic, herb-scented broth; homely island comfort food.
Seasoned Breadfruit (Kittitian Style)Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis · easy · 1 h 5 minBoiled breadfruit tossed with onion fried golden in butter and oil, garlic, thyme, sweet red pepper and parsley, moistened with a little broth, one of the four parts of the national dish.
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