Grenadian Recipes
5 recipesGrenada is known as the Spice Isle, and its cooking shows why. Nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, cloves and cocoa grow on the island and go into everything from stews and drinks to ice cream. African, Indian and British influences blend with Caribbean ingredients. Oil down, a one-pot stew of breadfruit, dumplings, salted meat and vegetables simmered in coconut milk, is the national dish and the centerpiece of many outdoor gatherings. Seafood is central, from fresh fish to land crab served in its shell, and pelau and curried goat appear at celebrations. Callaloo, plantain, breadfruit and root vegetables are the everyday starches. Sweet treats include coconut drops, nutmeg ice cream, fudge and cocoa tea, and rum punch is finished with local nutmeg and bitters.
Staple ingredients
- nutmeg and other spices
- breadfruit
- coconut
- saltfish and fresh fish
- callaloo
- cocoa
- root vegetables
- goat
Main Dishes
Grenadian Curried Goat (Goat Curry with Warm Spices)GD2 h 55 minMedium
Grenadian Pelau (Chicken and Pigeon Pea Rice)GD1 h 25 minEasy
Oil Down (Grenadian One-Pot Coconut Stew)GD2 h 20 minMedium
Desserts
Common questions
What is Grenadian food known for?
Oil down, pelau, curried goat, callaloo and seafood, plus sweets and drinks flavored with nutmeg, cinnamon and cocoa.
What is the national dish of Grenada?
Oil down, a one-pot stew of breadfruit, dumplings, salted meat or chicken and vegetables, cooked in coconut milk with turmeric until the liquid is absorbed.
Is Grenadian food spicy?
It is aromatic more than hot. Nutmeg, cinnamon, thyme and garlic give warmth, and hot pepper sauce is served on the side for anyone who wants heat.