Conch salad is a popular Bahamian dish made with diced conch (a type of marine mollusk), onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, and citrus juices (such as lime or orange), seasoned with salt, pepper, and hot peppers for a refreshing and zesty flavor. 1)
Cracked conch is a classic Bahamian dish where tenderized conch meat is breaded, deep-fried until crispy, and served with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a side of spicy dipping sauce. It's a flavorful and crunchy seafood delicacy. 2)
Bahamian stew fish is a hearty and comforting dish made with fresh fish (such as grouper or snapper) cooked in a tomato-based sauce with onions, bell peppers, celery, carrots, and herbs, served over rice or with Johnny cake (a type of fried cornbread). 3)
Rock lobster tail is a prized seafood dish in the Bahamas, where split lobster tails are grilled or broiled until tender and served with melted butter, lemon wedges, and fresh herbs for a decadent and indulgent meal. 4)
Peas and rice is a staple side dish in Bahamian cuisine, made with pigeon peas (or sometimes black-eyed peas), rice, coconut milk, onions, garlic, thyme, and spices, cooked together until the rice is fluffy and infused with flavor. 5)
Guava duff is a traditional Bahamian dessert made with sweet dough rolled around a filling of guava paste, then steamed until cooked through. It's typically served sliced with a warm rum or butter sauce for a delightful and tropical treat. 6)
Boiled fish is a simple yet delicious Bahamian dish made with fresh fish (such as grouper or snapper) simmered in a flavorful broth with onions, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and okra, seasoned with herbs and spices for a comforting and nourishing meal. 7)
Bahamian conch fritters are savory fritters made with diced conch meat, onions, bell peppers, celery, and spices, mixed with a batter of flour and milk, then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. They're often served with a tangy dipping sauce. 8)
Johnny cake is a popular Bahamian bread made with flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and butter or shortening, formed into small rounds and fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, yet soft and fluffy on the inside. 9)
Bahamian lobster salad is a refreshing and elegant dish made with chunks of chilled lobster meat, mixed with diced vegetables (such as celery, onions, and bell peppers), tossed in a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and herbs. 10)
Bahamian boiled fish soup is a hearty soup made with chunks of fresh fish (such as grouper or snapper), potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, tomatoes, and herbs, simmered together in a flavorful broth until the fish is tender and the flavors meld. 11)
Baked macaroni and cheese is a comforting and indulgent dish in Bahamian cuisine, made with macaroni pasta cooked in a creamy cheese sauce, then baked until bubbly and golden brown on top for a cheesy and satisfying meal. 12)
Guava duff is a traditional Bahamian dessert made with sweet dough rolled around a filling of guava paste, then steamed until cooked through. It's typically served sliced with a warm rum or butter sauce for a delightful and tropical treat. 13)
Conch chowder is a flavorful and hearty soup made with diced conch meat, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, celery, and herbs, cooked together in a tomato-based broth until the flavors meld and the soup is thick and fragrant. 14)
Bahamian rum cake is a decadent dessert made with rich and moist sponge cake soaked in a rum-infused syrup, then topped with a rum glaze and chopped nuts for added texture and flavor. It's a popular dessert enjoyed during special occasions and celebrations in the Bahamas. 15)