M aubi, a foamy local drink, is made from the bark of the maubi tree, herbs and a bit of yeast. Souse, appearing at all festive occasions, is a stew of pig's head, tail and feet liberally flavored with lime juice. Fungi, a corn meal dumpling, requires a deft hand to give it the right, light texture. The tannia root makes good soup, as do pigeon peas. These are often sold at sidewalk stands.
Seafood is on the menu of almost every island restaurant.
It also appears in conch fritters and a delectable chowder. Inc. Design 1999 by Virtual Virgin Islands, Inc.