Spécialités culinaires de la Martinique

Discover Martinican culinary specialties

We have listed below 8 of the most typical and tasty dishes of Martinique that can be enjoyed on a daily basis, tasty and spicy dishes that will take you on a journey to the heart of Martinican culture.

  • Féroce d'avocat

    The « féroce d’avocat » is an emblematic starter of Martinican cuisine. This tasty mix of cod, avocado and cassava flour is a real delight for the taste buds. To prepare this specialty, start by cutting a ripe avocado in half and removing the pit. Use the juice of a lime to prevent the avocado from browning, then fill the resulting hollows with flaked cod and cassava flour. You can also add spices of your choice for a vegetarian version. This specialty offers many variations, notably based on surimi and herring.

  • Cod Ti-nain

    Impossible to stay in Martinique without tasting Cod Ti-nain. This must-have main dish is very nutritious and was once the daily meal of sugar cane plantation workers. It is usually accompanied by green bananas and can be enjoyed in most restaurants on the island.


  • Poulet boucané

    « Poulet boucané » (smoked chicken) is a typical West Indian dish that can be cooked in different ways. However, its recipe is mainly localized in Guadeloupe and Martinique. Inspired by European cuisine, this dish uses an age-old smoking technique to retain all the flavor of the chicken. Accompanied by a "dog sauce" and a gratin of local vegetables, smoked chicken is a dish strong in taste that will seduce lovers of exotic flavors.

  • Conch lasagna (Lasagne au Lambi)

    The lambi, a large marine snail, is a very popular dish in Martinique. It is often found in the form of lasagna, fricassee or gratin in the restaurants of the island. In addition to its delicious flavor, Queen Conch is rich in zinc, magnesium, and potassium, making it a nutritious choice for seafood lovers.

  • The breadfruit migan

    Breadfruit is an edible fruit that grows on breadfruit. In Martinique, it is often used in the preparation of breadfruit migan, a tasty and hearty dish. Breadfruit is cooked the same way as potatoes and can be served with a slice of lime to enhance its flavor.

  • Coconut blancmange

    « Blanc manger coco » is a fresh dessert made with coconut milk and vanilla. Very popular in Martinique, this dessert is easy to prepare and offers a delicious combination of sweetness and freshness. Accompanied by a sliced banana or fresh pineapple, the coco blancmange is a real treat for the taste buds.

  • The Robinson

    The Robinson is a traditional Martinican cake that can be tasted in all the pastry shops on the island. This cake is made of shortcrust pastry interspersed with local fruit jam. It offers a soft texture on top and a crispy bottom that will delight lovers of pastries.

  • Péyi nougat

    Pistachio nougat, also called "Sik-a-pistachio" in Creole, is a sweet treat very popular in Martinique. Although it does not actually contain pistachios, this nougat is prepared with cane sugar, peanuts, cinnamon and nutmeg. It is often enjoyed with a fresh juice as a tea party and can be found during important island events, such as the Carnival of Martinique.

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