A classic Belizean breakfast involves blended beans, fry jack or johnny cakes, fruit, eggs scrambled or any style, and of course, coffee and juice. A true breakfast to eat before sweating like a champion! … or to have a wonderful weekend breakfast!
Our recommended classic Belizean breakfast plate: 🙂
Belizean Beans
Start with your beans. I often use stewed beans that I made earlier in the week. Throw those beans in a blender, or use an immersion blender in your stove pot. Allow the beans to simmer until they are thick enough to coat a spoon.
A true Belizean breakfast is incomplete without a side of richly flavored stewed beans. Slow-cooked to perfection, these beans are often seasoned with local herbs and spices, reflecting the blend of Creole and Mayan culinary traditions. The beans provide not just a protein kick but also a glimpse into the agrarian roots of Belizean food culture.
Fry Jacks or Johnny Cakes:
Use our favorite recipe for Fry Jacks or Johnny Cakes. Fry Jacks will be a little quicker if you are in a rush. Both go really well with honey!
Fry Jacks are more than just a breakfast staple; they are a Belizean icon. These fluffy, deep-fried dough pieces, often served with beans, cheese, or eggs, encapsulate the simple yet hearty nature of Belizean cuisine. Fry Jacks have evolved into a unique Belizean creation, beloved by locals and tourists alike. It’s become common to find stuffed fry jacks also known as “stuff jacks” on Caye Caulker and San Pedro.
Eggs any style:
While your beans are simmering away and your Fry Jacks are frying or your Johnny Cakes are baking, cook your eggs your favorite way!
Tropical Fruit and Juices
Amidst the hearty Fry Jacks and beans, Belizean breakfast also offers a refreshing array of tropical fruits and juices. From juicy pineapples and mangoes to the exotic sapodilla, these fruits, often plucked fresh from the trees, add a sweet and healthy dimension to the breakfast table.
Plate and Serve your Belizean Breakfast:
Serve your refried beans, Fry Jacks/Johnny Cakes, and eggs with a little soft cheese, honey, fruit, juice, and coffee. Enjoy!
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