The national dish is coocoo (a creamy mix of cornmeal and okra) and flying fish. Breaded and fried flying fish is a popular snack or meal. Bajan meals emphasize fish, chicken, pork, and other foods common to West Africa, such as rice, okra, and Scotch peppers. Popular fruits include papaya, mango, guava, bananas, oranges, and pineapples. Food components such as cornmeal, salt fish, and salt beef were supplied to the original plantation labor forces. A common meal served in rural areas is the one called privilege mixes rice, among others like okra, hot pepper, pork tail or salt beef, garlic, ...
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