Creole Cuisine: Discover the Traditional Dishes You Must Try

Your trip to Guadeloupe will not be complete without discovering the culinary specialties that reflect the colors, the beautiful scents and the cultural richness of this locality.

Guadeloupe gastronomy is distinguished by its multicultural character, which reveals the influence of Indian, African and European culinary traditions.

Here are the essential dishes that will allow you to discover and enjoy this eclectic cuisine full of surprises.

Traditional dishes that will please you

Guadeloupeans apply specific cooking techniques that provide unique taste notes. Here is a list of the dishes you should try while in Guadeloupe.

Colombo, an emblematic dish of the island

This specialty based on chicken or goat is a bit like Indian curry. It is a stew flavored with spices: coriander, turmeric, cumin, mustard and fenugreek. Marinated meats are simmered with an assortment of vegetables (potatoes, zucchini and eggplant). Restaurants serve it with white rice and it is well suited if you want to enjoy a hearty and delicious dish.

Cod Accras

They are spicy little donuts made from cod. The fish is first desalted and then passed through flour mixed with spices and herbs. The contrast between its crisp exterior and its tender interior is sure to delight your taste buds. Served as aperitifs or appetizers, it can be enjoyed with dog sauce during family celebrations.

The bookit: the delight of foodtrucks

This preparation is a bit like a fried sandwich created in Guadeloupe. Made from yeast dough, it is fried bread, then topped with meat, charcuterie, cheese, chicken or cod. If you like “street food”, you will enjoy this specialty.

Smoked chicken: the taste of Guadeloupean tradition

The chicken is first marinated in a preparation composed of spices, chilies, green onions, green onions, oil and lemon, called dog sauce, before being grilled over a wood fire. Native Americans use the term buccané to refer to the smoking technique made with sugar cane and embers. Chicken then has a particular taste because it seems sweeter or even caramelized, a new flavor that is sure to seduce you.

Seafood in the spotlight with Chatrou fricassee

If you like seafood specialties, try Chatrou fricassé. The octopus pieces are simmered in tomato sauce with spices, onions, various herbs and garlic. This popular dish fully reveals the flavors of the Antilles.

Crab mashed meat

Matoutou or Matété are among the traditional dishes that are cooked during Easter holidays in Guadeloupe. This ground crab stew will pleasantly surprise you with the scents of spices and aromatic herbs that accompany it.

Antillean blood sausage: a typical aroma and a new texture

Don't be intimidated by its simple appearance. Antillean blood sausage is distinguished by its spicy flavors and by the originality of its texture. You will be pleasantly surprised by this dish, which reveals the finesse and richness of Guadeloupe's culinary culture.

Where can you taste the local specialties?

The Zawag, our à la carte restaurant, welcomes you in an idyllic setting by the sea. Here you can enjoy local delicacies. The restaurant's specialty is lobster from the Vivier.

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