Curry in The West Indies
In the West Indies, curry is a very popular dish. The Indian indentured servants that were brought over from India by different European powers, brought this dish, as well as their culture, to the West Indies. In Jamaica and Trinidad, curried goat is prominently featured. Curry can be found at both inexpensive and upscale Caribbean restaurants, and ingredients can range from chicken or vegetables to shellfish such as shrimp and scallops. Examples of curries in the West Indies include:
- Jamaica: Especially curried chicken, goat, fish and shrimp
- Trinidad and Tobago: Most notably curried chicken, goat, beef (eaten by Muslims and Christians) shrimp, and curry aloo
- Guyana: Chicken Curry, Goat Curry, Duck Curry, Shrimp Curry, Beef Curry (eaten by Muslims and Christians), Aloo Curry (Potato), Fish (different varieties) Curry, etc.
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