Pudding

Bajan Pudding in runners/casings (Photo by Cynthia Nelson)

Hi Everyone, This week begins a 4-part series featuring a few weekend favourites among Barbadians (Bajans). We start with Pudding, one half of a Saturday special – Pudding and Souse.

Bajan Pudding is nothing like Guyanese Black Pudding or Trini Blood Pudding or Dominica’s Boudin, which are all very savoury and made with pig or cow’s blood. Bajan Pudding, which is served with souse, is made of sweet potatoes. The texture when cooked mimics the soft,