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HAITI





Map of Haiti
Bonjou; Alò

LOCATION:
Caribbean, western one-third of the island of Hispaniola, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of the Dominican Republic

CAPITAL CITY:
Port-au-Prince

POPULATION:
9,035,536 (July 2009 est.)

LANGUAGES:
French (official), Creole (official)

WEBSITE:
www.haititourisme.org

Recipes From Haiti



Haitian cuisine is primarily influenced by French and African cooking, although it also reflects the culinary techniques of the indigenous Amerindians and the Spanish. Rice and beans are staples in Haiti, and delicious sauces are made with beans. Beef, goat, and fish are consumed extensively, as well as tomatoes, onions, potatoes, cabbage, avocado, plantains, and a variety of fruits. Haitian dishes are moderately spicy and flavored with peppers, garlic, and herbs. Haiti is also famous for its rum.
Djon Djon Rice

Djon Djon Rice

This is a delicious rice dish made with djon djon mushrooms, which give the dish a distinctive aroma and black color. Djon djon rice is a favorite recipe in Haiti, and it is often served with pork and fried plantains.
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Diri ak Pwa (Rice and Beans)

Diri ak Pwa (Rice and Beans)

Diri ak pwa, a combination of rice and red kidney beans, could be considered Haiti’s national dish. This recipe is easy to make, tasty, nutritious, and filling. The addition of coconut milk makes it especially delicious.
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