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What to eat in Grenada
Four dishes to try in Grenada, the most typical first. One is vegetarian.
Four dishes to try in Grenada
Oil down
Breadfruit, salted meat, dumplings and callaloo stewed in coconut milk.
How to have it: The national dish, cooked in one big pot at weekend gatherings and beach liming.
Callaloo soup
Soup of dasheen leaves, okra and coconut milk, often with salted meat or crab.
How to have it: Served as a starter at local restaurants and as a Sunday lunch dish.
Roti
Flatbread wrapped around curried chicken, goat or vegetables.
How to have it: A cheap lunch from St George's snack shops; ask for boneless if you prefer.
Rum punch
Rum mixed with lime, sugar syrup and bitters, topped with grated nutmeg.
How to have it: The nutmeg is the Grenada touch; local rums include Clarke's Court and Westerhall.
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What food is Grenada famous for?
Oil down (breadfruit, salted meat, dumplings and callaloo stewed in coconut milk) comes first on our list, followed by Callaloo soup, Roti and Rum punch.
What is the national dish of Grenada?
Ask ten people and you get several answers. The dish we put first for Grenada is Oil down: breadfruit, salted meat, dumplings and callaloo stewed in coconut milk. The national dish, cooked in one big pot at weekend gatherings and beach liming.
Which dishes in Grenada are vegetarian?
One of the four on this page is vegetarian as usually made: Rum punch. Recipes vary, so ask about stock, lard or fish sauce.
What do people drink in Grenada?
Rum punch: rum mixed with lime, sugar syrup and bitters, topped with grated nutmeg.
How reliable is this list?
The dishes are hand-picked from general knowledge in the Explo app, where you can also tick off the ones you have tried. Recipes vary by region and by family, so take it as a starting point.
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