TAKE A BITE OUT OF MONTSERRAT

02-20-2008

 

Island Cuisine has Visitors Watering at the Mouth

Montserrat, West Indies - February 19, 2008 - Montserratian cuisine is bound to jolt visitor's taste-buds into high gear. Montserrat, known for its sparkling volcanic sand beaches, Caribbean charm and intimate accommodations, cooks up tasty and exotic dishes for both the adventurous and picky eater. Infused with African, Amerindian, Irish and Caribbean influences, Montserratian cuisine has a distinctive flavor and flair all its own.

            Abundant in rich marine life, fresh vegetables and livestock, food in the Emerald-Isle incorporates homegrown produce into every morsel. Visitor's can quench their thirst by sampling one of the juices made from the islands exotic fruits such as soursop, West Indian cherries, cashews, tamarind and sorrel. For those wanting something a little more familiar, papaya, mango or guava juice will do the trick.

            For the seafood lover, taste the variety of fresh seafood cakes and fish - lobster burgers or lobster cakes in a bed of greens and served with tomato tartar is among the favorite of ocean dishes, while grilled fish and salt fish (cod fish) is a great and tasty option for vegetarians. For a power punch of flavor, Montserrat jerk shrimp makes taste buds sizzle with fiery seasonings and is sure to satisfy the choosiest of palettes.   

            Mountain chicken and goat water is an option for visitors that are willing to try anything once and "go local". A Montserratian delicacy made of frog legs, mountain chicken actually is not chicken at all, but this plate is adored by natives. The national dish, of Irish origin, is goat water. A thick flavorful stew made of kid or mutton and spiced with cloves and rum that is eaten with a crusty bread roll is a delightful treat to satisfy the most ravenous appetite.

This British overseas territory boasts the spectacular Soufrière Hills Volcano, a modern day Pompeii in the form of its buried former capital city Plymouth, alongside lush, green mountains, world-class nature trails, secluded dark sand beaches, untouched reefs and a quiet friendly charm reminiscent of the way the Caribbean used to be.  For more information on Montserrat and its breathtaking scenery and unspoiled, unpolluted coral and volcanic vistas, visit www.visitmontserrat.com.

 

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