In recent years, Caribbean food has gone global. Signature ingredients and dishes — including jerk spice mixes, hot sauces, and mango chutney — are well-known now, and both plantains and yellow rice with black beans are more common than ever.
Some of the Caribbean's best-loved dishes have specific islands of origination, while others are popular across the region. Read on for some favorites and possibly some surprises, too, as well as where to get them on your next cruise.