Bokit: The fried food that defines an island

Bokit: The fried food that defines an island Guadeloupe Tourism The bokit reflects Guadeloupe's vibrant culture that combines African, French, indigenous and Indian influences Although the curry-spiced stew, porc-colombo, is the national dish of Guadeloupe, it's the humble bokit that has captured the hearts of the Caribbean archipelago. The ultimate Guadeloupan street food, bokit is a hefty sandwich fashioned from fried dough and a creative range of ingredients that's sold from stands, trucks and cafes that dot the island. Bokit Center A taco-like version called bokitos is popular, as are bokit dough skewers An overseas department of France located in the Eastern Caribbean between Antigua and Dominica, Guadeloupe is composed of five islands, with Grande Terre and Bass Terre the largest. At the Bokit Center, the dough can be made with trendy ingredients like turmeric or charcoal; while a taco-like version called bokitos is popular, as are skewers made from bokit dough called "bokit sticks" featuring meat and vegetables or chocolate and powdered sugar for dessert.