The debate over a beloved dish has reignited as Antiguans and Barbudans seek to preserve their cultural heritage.

The islands' cuisine is deeply rooted in African influences. One of the standout dishes is fungee and pepper pot, a hearty dish made from cornmeal and a slow-cooked stew. Visitors can also try ...

Varying methods of stirring "fungee", a cornmeal paste which also hails from the mother continent, and precisely what to add to it is another subject of friendly bickering. "There's this idea that ...

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Both fungee and pepperpot can be found on different islands of the Caribbean, but the combination of the two foods is the national dish of Antigua and Barbuda. Fungee is okra-based cornmeal ...

Fungee, Antigua's national dish, is similar to polenta or grits in that it's made from combining cornmeal and okra paste into balls. It's usually served with stews or meats and frequently served ...

From the Virgin Islands, Anguilla and Saint Martin & Sint Maarten to St Kitts & Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda and Monserrat ...

For example, another heated debate is about “fungee,” a cornmeal dish. Antiguans say it must have okra, while Barbudans add peas. This difference has led to what she calls the “fungee war.” Novella ...