Food in Belize is noteworthy for its perfect blend of the cultural and natural produces. The
Belizean beans is an agricultural produce and is used to make one of the traditional dishes of Belize. The traditional dish made from the Belizean beans is also one of the specialties of Belize and is widely enjoyed by the Belizeans. The rice and bean was invented by the Creoles. , who constitute 40% of the Belizean population. The dishes made with beans represent the Creole culture, which is an important part of Belize culture.
Belize produces a large quantity of beans besides other agricultural crops. Red and black beans are mostly produced, which are also exported to other countries. Back home in Belize, the beans are used to prepare the rice and beans. In this preparation large kidney sized red beans are used, which are a favorite of the Belizeans. The ingredients of the dish are cooked separately. The beans are cooked with onions, a bit of recado, garlic and coconut oil.
Sometimes coconut milk is also used to prepare the gravy of the beans. The rice is cooked separately but is consumed with the beans along with the gravy.
The dish made of
Belizean beans is delicious. Though
Food in Belize is diverse, yet dishes made of beans stand out to be the national specialties of Belize.
