In a couple of days it will be Valentine’s. As I thought of what to write about this week, I recalled my Love Letter to Guyanese Cuisine that I wrote last year. This year, it had me thinking of some favourite Guyanese food pairings that go so well together, they are a taste of home. Here they are in no particular order.
Pumpkin & Roti – Sweet, ripe, thick, deep-coloured pumpkin cooked until soft and mashed with the back of a potspoon, whether by itself or with white-belly shrimp, this is a crowd pleaser. A popular and favourite accompaniment is soft, hot, leafy, hand-clapped paratha roti. Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this combo works. Every time.