Things to Keep in Your Caribbean Kitchen

Every type of cuisine has a few staples that should be handy within your pantry if you want to create the best dishes possible at a moment’s notice. When it comes to Caribbean cooking, the follow list of items will save you from running to the store every time you want to come up with a tempting Caribbean dish.

1.Allspice: this is one of the most important spices within Caribbean cuisine. In order to find out more about Allspice, read the article on this website entitled: “All About Allspice.”

2.Annatto Seed: some people call the annatto seed the “poor man’s saffron” since it acts in much the same way, but it is far less expensive. The annatto seed is popular in many rice dishes.

3.Calabaza: this is a type of Caribbean pumpkin that is comparable to butternut squash, so if you don’t have calabaza, butternut squash will work just as well.

4.Coconut Milk: always keep coconut milk on hand (and make sure it is fresh), since it is very popular when it comes to many different Caribbean dishes.

5.Pigeon Pea: these beans are very popular for their wonderful flavor and nutty taste. Pigeon peas are used widely along with rice in order to create fabulous dishes.

Simply by keeping these five ingredients in your house at all times, you will be able to create an array of wonderful Caribbean dishes. Remember to keep your ingredients fresh (for spices, six months tops), and you will taste the islands all year long – no matter where you live.