Haitian Cuisine

25 dishes · Community built

Haitian Dishes

#1

Tassot

Marinated, fried strips of goat or beef, crisp on the outside and tender within.

#2

Soup Joumou

A rich squash and beef soup eaten every New Year's Day to mark independence.

#3

Labouyi Bannann

A smooth, sweet plantain porridge flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, a common Haitian breakfast.

#4

Boukannen

Grilled or smoked meat, typically pork or goat, marinated in citrus and herbs, a Haitian barbecue style.

#5

Pate Haitien

A flaky, deep-fried turnover filled with spiced meat, a popular Haitian snack.

#6

Pikliz

A fiery pickled slaw of cabbage, carrot, and Scotch bonnet peppers.

#7

Diri ak Djon Djon

Black rice cooked with rare Haitian mushrooms, prized for celebrations.

#8

Griot

Twice-cooked pork, braised then fried until deeply crisp, served with pikliz.

#9

Akra

Fried fritters made from grated malanga (taro) root, seasoned and crisped in hot oil.

#10

Poul nan Sos

Chicken simmered in a rich tomato and pepper sauce with herbs.

#11

Haitian Bouyon

A hearty vegetable and meat soup thickened with plantain dumplings, a Saturday tradition.

#12

Diri Kole ak Pwa

Rice and red beans cooked together in a single pot with coconut milk and herbs.

#13

Marinade Haitienne

Small savory fried fritters made from flour and seasoned with herbs and spices.

#14

Legim

A hearty stewed vegetable dish with mixed vegetables and often a little meat, simmered until soft.

#15

Haitian Fritay

An assortment of fried foods including plantain, pork, and fritters, served together with pikliz.

#16

Bouyon di Pwason

A fragrant Haitian fish soup simmered with root vegetables and herbs.

#17

Pain Patate

A dense, spiced sweet potato bread pudding, studded with raisins, a beloved Haitian dessert.

#18

Sos Pwa

A creamy blended bean sauce, commonly poured over rice as a staple Haitian side.

#19

Zaboka Ekraze

Mashed avocado seasoned with lime and salt, a simple Haitian side dish.

#20

Mayi Moulen

A creamy Haitian cornmeal porridge, similar to polenta, often served with black bean sauce.

#21

Tom Tom

Pounded plantain served as a starchy accompaniment to soups and stews, a Haitian staple.

#22

Lambi

Conch meat stewed in a spiced tomato sauce with peppers and onion.

#23

Bannann Peze

Twice-fried green plantain slices, flattened between fryings for a crisp texture.

#24

Kremas

A rich, spiced coconut and rum cream liqueur, traditionally served during holiday celebrations.

#25

Tchaka

A hearty stew of corn, beans, and salted meat, a traditional dish from Haiti's northeast.

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