The local cooking traditions were greatly influenced by cooks from England, the USA, Africa, and Caribbean countries. Nowadays you can easily find here on the Abaco Islands all possible kinds of restaurants. There is a great variety of food and cuisines so you can always order something you got used to, like Chinese noodles, Japanese sushi, European burgers, pizza, etc. Those who’d like to try the local cuisine can go to the restaurants which serve traditional food. The best option is to find a non-touristic place, so you’ll certainly be able to try actual dishes and prices there are much lower than in tourist-oriented restaurants. But don’t forget that tips here are approximately 15% of the price of an order. The local mainly cook from seafood, vegetables, and fruits. Moreover, people here really like adding different spices. However, dishes are not that hot in the end. Those people who are always looking for something new would definitely like here. The point is that the base of the majority of recipes is Conch (winkle). People cook various snacks, soups, salads, second dishes from this exotic sea creature. For example, people usually add pickled Conch to their salads. It’s mixed with onion, red pepper, and spices. Boiled Conch is usually served with a great variety of side dishes and the most delicious variant is Conch with pepper, potatoes, carrots, and onion. The locals can also fry the winkle together with sweet pepper, hot sauce, and
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