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What to eat in Saint Kitts and Nevis

The 4 dishes to eat in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Island Creole.

Stewed saltfish
No. 1: Stewed saltfish · Photo via Wikipedia
Stewed saltfish1

Stewed saltfish

Eaten all over Saint Kitts and Nevis

Salt cod stewed with dumplings, breadfruit and spicy plantains, the national dish.

Goat water2

Goat water

Eaten all over Saint Kitts and Nevis

A goat stew with tomato and spices, eaten at celebrations.

Conkies3

Conkies

Eaten all over Saint Kitts and Nevis

Sweet corn and coconut steamed in leaves.

Johnny cakes4

Johnny cakes

Eaten all over Saint Kitts and Nevis

Fried bread dough eaten with saltfish.

Where to eat in Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Eat your way through Saint Kitts and Nevis

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