Good evening, Raffies!
Today we are going to Haiti. The dish I chose for this country clearly shows the French influence in its cuisine. We are going to make Poul Ak Nwa, which translated means "Chicken with Nuts".
This is a common dish in Haiti.
Pikliz, which is a pickled sauce that is commonly used on the island, is of African origins. The African slaves used to pickle quite a lot of vegetables. The traditional African diet is not as bland and spiceless as the European cuisine. Therefore, the African slaves used pickling as a technique for enhancing the flavour of their dishes.
The recipe I used for both the Pikliz and the chicken, is this one. Here you can also find the instructions for the Sos Ti Malis, a very spicy sauce that accompanies the chicken. The whole dish is served with some white rice.
The reason I chose this dish was, because of its deep cultural influence: Poul Ak Nwa clearly shows the different people that came together over the centuries on this Caribbean island. The history of this small country might not be one of the brightest, but thanks to its different cultural influences, they created something wonderful. The dish was simply incredible: spicy, but sweet, sour and delicate. I really liked it.
Love,
Raffi
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