Barbados

Most Barbadian food that is traditional is cooked with English and African ingredients and a dash of local spices and herbs. Seasonings used in many dishes include marjoram, garlic, parsley, thyme, basil and spices such as paprika, salt, black pepper and clove. Since vegetables such as asparagus and okra are locally grown, they are commonly used in dishes. Often, they are just lightly cooked and then sprinkled with a mixture of lime juice and butter. Local fish, including yellow fin tuna, snapper, mahi mahi and barracuda are also frequently found in Barbadian dishes.