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What is the Arawak favorite food?
The favourite dish of the Arawaks was pepperpot, a great stew or soup into which went vegetables, nuts and, of course, pepper. This dish often served a whole family for several days.
What were the Arawaks main crops?
Arawak is a tribal name from their own language referring to their main crop food, the cassava root (also known as manioc.)
What was the name of the chair the Cacique sat on?
The cacique sat on wooden stool, a place of honor. (There are many surviving stone carvings of the cacique on his stool called the duho). There was a ceremonial beating of drums.
How did Tainos get food?
Birds, lizards, and small animals were hunted for food, the only domesticated animals being dogs and, occasionally, parrots used to decoy wild birds within range of hunters. Fish and shellfish were another important food source. Traditional Taino settlements ranged from small family compounds to groups of 3,000 people.
What did Arawak hunt?
Arawak men were primarily fishermen, catching fish, turtles, and other seafood from the ocean. Hunters also shot birds and small game for their families to eat.
What Colour were the Arawaks?
The northern Arawakan languages are colored in light blue, while the southern Arawakan languages are colored in dark blue.
What is traditional Caribbean cuisine?
Flying fish & Cou Cou– The national dish of Barbados. Jerk– The fiery flavour of Jamaica. Pepperpot– A tempting and hearty stew. Roti– A traditional snack to be packed as you please. Plantain– Delicious fried snack or side.
What makes up Caribbean cuisine?
Caribbean cuisine is a fusion of African, Creole, Cajun, Amerindian, European, Latin American, Indian/South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Chinese. These traditions were brought from many different countries when they came to the Caribbean. In addition, the population has created styles that are unique to the region.