Which foods are traditional in Bahamian cuisine?

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Flag of The Bahamas — The Bahamas The flag of The Bahamas was officially hoisted on July 10, 1973, the date of the nation's independence from the United Kingdom.

Bahamian cuisine is defined by a variety of staple ingredients and traditional dishes that reflect the islands' culture.

Staple Foods

The foundation of the local diet includes:
* Grits
* Potatoes
* Bread
* Conch
* Fish
* Spiny lobster
* Chicken
* Imported meats1

National Dishes

Several prepared meals are considered central to the culinary tradition:
* Peas and rice
* Potato salad
* Macaroni and cheese
* Cracked conch
* Conch salad
* Fried and steamed fish
* Fried chicken1

Dessert

A popular traditional dessert is guava duff, which consists of a boiled mixture of fruit and dough served with a butter sauce.1