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Belizean Coconut Ideal Recipe CoconutSnacksVegetarian

Belizean Coconut Ideal Recipe

Growing in Corozal Town, Belize I would often get five cents, ten cents, or on a special day a shilling to take to school. On hot days I would buy an ideal. Belizeans love ideals. The typically come in a plastic bag or tube and a sugary frozen treat. Many Belizean ideals are essentially sugar water with flavor like almost like Cool Aid. But the more unique and special kinds are called "Milk Ideals" or "Milkyways". The best milk ideals are actually made with sweetened condensed milk or a natural…
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February 4, 2025
Belize Stew Craboo Recipe
Belizean Stewed Craboo Recipe Belizean RecipesFruitSnacksVegetarian

Belizean Stewed Craboo Recipe

Traditional Stew (Fermented) Craboo Craboo season in Belize is more than just a time of harvest—it’s a cultural experience wrapped in nostalgia. As children, many Belizeans would run outside after the rain to collect fresh craboo that had fallen from the trees. Some would eat them plain, while others mashed them with condensed milk for a sweet and creamy treat. On hotter days, craboo ideal (frozen milk-based popsicles) were the ultimate refreshment. But nothing captured the essence of the season quite like stewed craboo, a fermented delicacy that could last…
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January 31, 2025
Belizean Picadillo Recipe - Completed Recipe for Pork Meatballs in Chirmole Soup Belize Style Black Dinner
Belizean White Relleno Recipe Belizean RecipesBoiledChickenDinnerPork

Belizean White Relleno Recipe

Today, we're taking a deep dive into the heart of Belizean cuisine with a classic dish that's bound to captivate your taste buds: the Belizean White Relleno. This recipe combines rich flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for family gatherings or special occasions. Relleno Blanco or White Relleno is a favorite Belizean dish around holidays and New Year's Eve celebrations. Relleno Blanco is related to the typical Relleno (single word, implying "black" or "negro"). They both share similar spice flavor profiles but they differ in that White Relleno…
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May 2, 2024
Hicatee Turtle Belize
Bokotoro Recipe (Fresh Water Turtle) Belizean RecipesGameLunchStewed

Bokotoro Recipe (Fresh Water Turtle)

While the preparation of traditional dishes is an important aspect of our culinary heritage, it's crucial to approach recipes involving protected or endangered species with sensitivity and awareness. The Bokotoro, or freshwater turtle, may be subject to conservation efforts and legal protections that limit or prohibit their use in cooking in many places due to declining populations and the threat of extinction. In Belize, the freshwater turtle Hicatee, Dermatemys mawii, Central American river turtle, or Tortuga Blanca is critically endangered. Adult hicatee grow 14 to 25 inches. Do not buy…
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March 13, 2024