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Marinad

Name: Marinad
Cuisine: Haitian
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons chopped scallions; 1 small, finely chopped hot pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; for frying vegetable oil

Marinad is a popular Haitian fried snack made from a seasoned batter of flour, water, and spices, often including scallions and hot pepper. It is crispy on the outside and soft inside, commonly enjoyed as street food or as an accompaniment to meals, reflecting the vibrant, flavorful nature of Haitian cuisine.

7 ingredients

savoryspicycrispyherbaceous

Culinary DNA Preview

Haitian70%

French30%

Ingredients

all-purpose flour
1 cup
water
1 cup
scallions
2 tablespoons chopped
hot pepper
1 small, finely chopped
salt
1 teaspoon
black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
vegetable oil
for frying

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Marinad has roots in African and French culinary traditions brought to Haiti during colonial times, evolving into a uniquely Haitian street food beloved for its affordability and bold flavors.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Haitian70%

ingredients+techniques

French30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

mixing deep frying

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