Side Dishes

In the Caribbean, side dishes are quite varied. Common staples like rice, pasta, and potatoes are the norm, but we also make good use of local and traditional produce, which we call ground provisions—things like yams, breadfruit, and plantains. You can find most of the ground provisions in these recipes in ethnic markets. If you can’t find them locally, feel free to make substitutions. All of these side dishes are flavorful—so much so that some of them tend to upstage the main course!