700 stunning subtropical islands and 2400 cays, dotted with spectacular coral reefs and an astonishing array of beaches, forests, and historic towns. That’s The Bahamas for you. The islands are a true tropical retreat for tourists, including foodies who wish to try the exotic cuisine which is a curious mix of Latin American and Caribbean food. Today we will introduce you to Conch Salad – one of the most popular Bahamian dishes that is both flavorful comfort food and a colorful, edible work of art. The key ingredient in the dish is conch (pronounced “konk”), a shellfish also known as the national food of The Bahamas. Other ingredients include finely chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and a marinade of goat pepper, lime, and orange juice, a mixture that also partly cooks the raw white conch meat. However, there is also a tropical version of the salad with apples, pineapple, and mango added to the regular salad, with a less spicy flavor.
It is recommended to pair the salad with a glass of local Bahamian beer such as Kalik or Sands, although a combination of coconut water, sweet milk, gin, and ice, known as sky juice is also commonly paired with the dish.
As COVID-19 restrictions ease all over the world, a few Caribbean countries have begun the process of reopening to tourists for the summer months. With relatively low virus numbers and highly tourism-dependent economies, Aruba, Antigua, St. Lucia, The Bahamas, and several more are preparing to welcome back international tourists for nonessential travel from as early as June 4, 2020. So if you are planning a summer getaway to the Bahamas, you know what your first food order should be!
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