Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2018 | Page 474

The sister islands of St. Kitts and Nevis’ National Dish Nevis Stewed Saltfish Cooked saltfish, diced tomatoes, green peppers, parsley and garlic all sauteed in oil. Spicy seasoned Plantains Diced plantains, seasoned with ginger, hot pepper sauce and diced onion. Fried until golden brown. Seasoned Breadfruit Coconut Dumplings Lovers Beach Diced breadfruit, seasoned with pepper, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, salt and black pepper. Ingredients, except breadfruit, are cooked in oil for 5 minutes. A little chicken broth and the breadfruit are added to the mixture. Ready to serve. Grated coconut is added to flour, margarine, salt, oil and mixed with water to form a dough. Dough is shaped into small circles, and cooked in boiling salted water for 15 minutes. That’s your dumplings. Click here for the full recipe Photo Credit: St Kitts Culture This beautiful sandy beach at the north of the island is aptly named, as it is hidden from the road making it a nice secluded spot for lovers to meet. The quiet beach and beautiful surf also makes it an ideal spot for picnics or just somewhere to peacefully relax while listening to the sounds of the waves and the ocean - being at one with nature.