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The culinary ancestry atlas. Explore the DNA of world cuisines — their ingredients, techniques, and the historical connections that shaped them.

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Recipe Roots — A culinary ancestry project

88 cultures · 1230+ dishes · 1 planet

Culture Directory

World Culinary Traditions

88 cultures across 17 regions

4 cultures · 4 with full data

Cuban

Caribbean
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Cuban cuisine is a vibrant blend of Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences, characterized by its hearty, flavorful dishes. It emphasizes slow-cooked meats, rice and beans, and tropical fruits, reflecting the island's diverse cultural heritage and agricultural bounty.

15 dishes·8 flavor notes·slow roasting
savorygarlickycitrusy
15 dishes · Caribbean

Haitian

Caribbean
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Haitian cuisine is a vibrant fusion of African, French, and indigenous Taíno influences, characterized by bold flavors and hearty dishes. It emphasizes the use of local ingredients and traditional cooking methods, resulting in flavorful and aromatic meals often enjoyed communally.

15 dishes·7 flavor notes·stewing
spicysavoryherbaceous
15 dishes · Caribbean

Jamaican

Caribbean
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Jamaican cuisine is a vibrant fusion of African, indigenous, and colonial influences characterized by bold flavors and hearty ingredients. It emphasizes spicy, aromatic dishes often centered around jerk seasoning and slow-cooked meats. The food culture reflects the island's rich history and diverse cultural heritage.

15 dishes·7 flavor notes·jerking
spicysavorysmoky
15 dishes · Caribbean

Trinidadian

Caribbean
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Trinidadian cuisine is a vibrant fusion of African, Indian, Creole, and indigenous culinary traditions, characterized by bold spices and diverse flavors. It reflects the island's multicultural heritage and abundant local ingredients.

15 dishes·8 flavor notes·stewing
spicysavorysweet
15 dishes · Caribbean