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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪30gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🐟 Fish

Titiri Cakes

How to order / say it
Say it Pen Titiri — [pen tee-tee-ree]
Order I'll have Titiri Cakes, please.
Locally Mwen té ké vou Pen Titiri, souplé.
Say locally

Fried cakes made with tiny fish.

Why try it?

Unique to Dominica, Titiri Cakes are a symbol of the island's rich aquatic life and traditional fishing practices, often enjoyed as a nostalgic street food.

How it tastes

These cakes are crunchy on the outside with a moist, slightly salty interior speckled with tiny, delicate fish, offering a delightful oceanic flavor.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Titiri cakes have been a beloved part of Roseau's street food culture since the late 19th century, favored for their use of river fish abundant in local waters.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 300 g titiri fish
  • 🌾 100 g cornmeal
  • 🌾 50 g all-purpose flour
  • 🌿 2 tbsp chives
  • 🧄 1 small onion
  • 🥕 1 small bell pepper
  • 🫒 100 ml oil

Method

  1. 1 Mix fish with onions, peppers, and chives.
  2. 2 Add cornmeal and flour to form batter.
  3. 3 Fry spoonfuls of batter until crisp.

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