Virgin Islands Recipes

Virgin Islands cuisine blends African, Danish, British, and American culinary traditions across both the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Fungi (cornmeal with okra, similar to polenta) served with braised fish is the signature dish. Kallaloo (green leafy soup), conch in butter sauce, and saltfish with johnny cake are beloved preparations. Pate (fried turnovers), dumb bread, and local hot sauces distinguish the cuisine. Rum culture is integral, and provisions (root vegetables) accompany most meals.