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A fast food meal of fried chicken and french fries.

abiu

Pouteria caimito, a tropical tree, and its fruit originally from South America. It will grow an average of 33 feet (10 m) high, and can grow as high a

accra

A fried batter made from a mix of flour, saltfish, onions, peppers and other spices

achar

A condiment made from fruit (often mango), vinegar, peppers, salt and mustard oil

acid

Any hard liquor or alcoholic drink

ackee

Melicoccus bijugatus; Ovoid green fruit that grows in bunches on trees up to 30m high. The fruit typically ripen during the summer. The fruit is relat

agouti

Small rodents related to guinea pigs.

almond

The tree and fruit of Terminalia catappa. It is a large tree (up to 115ft in height), often grown for ornamental purposes and the shade provided by it

aloo

Potato

aloo pie

A pastry filled with seasoned mashed potatoes and then fried. The dough consists of flour, water, salt, baking powder and if necessary some saffron fo

anady

The fruit and plant of Bixa orellana, commonly known as anatto. It is important for its seeds which are used to produce spices, and bright red/orange

anar

Pomegranate. Botanical name Punica granatum, is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree growing between 5 and 8 m (16 and 26 ft) tall

anchar

A condiment made from fruit (often mango), vinegar, peppers, salt and mustard oil

babash

An extremely potent overproof rum with a fearsome reputation. It is sold under-the-counter (illegally) and usually available during sugar harvest time

bake

A fried bread typically made from baking powder leavened dough.

bakes

A fried bread typically made from baking powder leavened dough.

balay

To roll dough into a shape with a rolling pin

bandanya

Mexican Coriander. Eryngium foetidum is a tropical perennial and annual herb in the family Apiaceae used for seasoning and marinating food.

banga

Is a yellowish-green drupe 2.5-5 cm in diameter, containing a single, dark brown, nut-like seed 2.5-5 cm diameter, which is very tough to break. The i

bara

The bread is a quick bread made of flour, baking powder, salt and ground turmeric, which gives the bread its yellow color. It is flattened to a thin r

barbadine

The Giant Granadilla, it is the largest of the passionfruits, plants of the genus Passiflora. It is a perennial native of Tropical America, having smo

belna

Rolling pin - a cylindrical wooden cooking instrument used to flatten and shape dough.

benne balls

A brittle candy made from sugar and sesame seeds.

bhagi

Aramanth - an edible green leafy vegetable resembling spinach. It is typically prepared by steaming, often with saltfish

bhaigan

Eggplant. A species of nightshade grown for its edible fruit.

bhandhania

Mexican Coriander. Eryngium foetidum is a tropical perennial and annual herb in the family Apiaceae used for seasoning and marinating food.

bilimbi

The fruit and tree of Averrhoa bilimbi. A relative of the carambola or star fruit, the tree produces an edible, green, five pomed, cucumber like fruit

bird pepper

A small, but hot chili pepper used for cooking. The peppers range in colour from green to red. The pepper is native to Barbados where it grows wild.

black cake

Rich dark cakes popular around Christmas. A primary ingredients is dried fruit that has been steeped or soaked in rum or wine for long periods of time

blood puddin

Sausage made by cooking blood with a filler until it is thick enough to congeal when cooled.