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30 recipes
Crispy, savory fried turnovers filled with seasoned fish or chicken, often enjoyed as a popular snack or appetizer in Belize.
A rich and flavorful stew featuring slow-cooked pork or chicken in a dark, savory sauce made from a blend of spices, herbs, and sometimes a touch of achiote for color. It's a comforting and deeply aromatic dish, often served with rice and tortillas.
Often called the 'stew of the people,' Belizean Boil Up is a hearty, one-pot meal featuring a medley of ingredients including salted meat (like pigtail), fish, root vegetables (yam, cassava, sweet potato), green bananas, ripe plantains, and boiled eggs. It's all simmered together and often served with a simple tomato-based sauce and boiled dumplings.
Sweet and tender plantain fritters, lightly spiced with cinnamon and sugar, offering a delightful dessert or snack. These are a variation on the more common plantain fritters, focusing on a dessert profile.
A fragrant and creamy fish stew made with fresh fish, coconut milk, aromatic vegetables, and a hint of spice. This dish showcases the abundant seafood and tropical flavors of Belize.
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these conch fritters are a popular appetizer or snack, featuring fresh conch meat blended with aromatic vegetables and spices.
A hearty and flavorful soup made with tender cow's foot, root vegetables, and aromatic spices, often considered a comfort food in Belize.
A comforting and flavorful chicken stew, enriched with coconut milk and aromatic spices, often served with rice. This dish showcases the blend of Caribbean and Central American influences in Belizean cuisine.
Dukunu is a traditional Belizean dish, often described as a sweet corn tamale. Made from fresh or canned corn, it's blended with coconut milk, a touch of sweetness, and seasonings, then wrapped in corn husks or foil and steamed to a tender, cake-like consistency. It can be enjoyed as a side dish or a sweet treat.
A flavorful and tangy stewed chicken dish, often served during holidays and special occasions. It features chicken simmered in a rich, vinegary broth with onions, bell peppers, and spices, creating a unique sweet and sour profile.
A light yet flavorful broth-based soup, often made with white fish, root vegetables, and a hint of spice. It's a popular and comforting dish, especially enjoyed for breakfast or as a light meal.
Succulent Belizean lobster tails sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, often served with a squeeze of lime and a side of rice. This dish highlights the fresh seafood available in Belize.
Succulent shrimp sautéed in a fragrant garlic and butter sauce, served alongside fluffy rice cooked in creamy coconut milk. A taste of the Caribbean coast.
Soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet baked goods, Belizean Johnny Cakes are a staple breakfast item, often made with coconut milk and enjoyed with various savory or sweet fillings.
Savory and flavorful meat pies with a flaky crust, filled with seasoned ground beef and vegetables. These are often baked in muffin tins for easy handling and serving.
A simple yet delicious preparation of fresh fish, pan-fried to crispy perfection and seasoned with bright lime and aromatic herbs, showcasing the coastal flavors of Belize.
Sweet and savory fritters made from mashed ripe plantains, flour, and spices, fried until golden brown. These are a popular snack or dessert in Belize, offering a delightful taste of tropical sweetness.
A staple in Belizean cuisine, this flavorful rice and beans dish is cooked with coconut milk, giving it a rich, slightly sweet, and aromatic profile. It's often served as a side dish with various meats and stews.
Crispy, puffed-up fried corn tortillas topped with seasoned shredded chicken, pickled onions, and fresh vegetables, salbutes are a beloved Belizean street food and appetizer.
Tender pork loin marinated and roasted with a blend of aromatic Belizean spices, served with a sweet and savory mashed plantain side dish.
A hearty and flavorful Belizean classic, this stewed beef features tender chunks of beef slow-simmered in a rich, savory gravy infused with aromatic spices and herbs. Often enhanced with the addition of vegetables like potatoes, it's a comforting and satisfying dish.
A hearty and flavorful dish of slow-cooked beans, typically red kidney beans, simmered with tender pieces of pork and seasoned with aromatic spices. It's a comforting and staple meal in Belizean households.
A flavorful and comforting Belizean staple, this dish features tender chicken pieces slow-cooked in a rich, savory gravy, often served alongside fragrant rice and peas.
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, savory okra-based sauce, often served with rice and beans. This dish highlights the use of fresh, local ingredients and slow-cooking techniques common in Belizean cuisine.
Tender, fall-off-the-bone oxtail slow-cooked in a rich, savory gravy with aromatic spices. This hearty dish is a Belizean classic, often served with rice and beans or mashed potatoes.
Tender chunks of pork slow-cooked in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce, often served with sweet, caramelized plantains. This dish highlights the blend of Caribbean and Central American influences in Belizean cuisine.
A flavorful and comforting Belizean classic, this stew chicken is slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce infused with aromatic spices, vegetables, and often served with rice and beans.
Steamed parcels of seasoned masa dough filled with savory meat (often chicken or pork) and a rich red recado sauce, Belizean tamales are a festive dish, especially popular during holidays.
Garnaches are a popular Belizean street food consisting of a crispy fried corn tortilla topped with refried beans, shredded cabbage, pickled onions, and cheese. They offer a delightful combination of textures and savory flavors.
Hudut is a traditional Garifuna dish from Belize, consisting of mashed green and ripe plantains (fu-fu) served with a rich coconut milk-based fish stew (sere). It represents the Garifuna people's connection to the sea and coastal living.
