Garifuna Gastronomy: preparation and consumption of Bami or Ereba

Abstract

This article contains part of the results of the gastronomic research on bami or ereba, a typical dish whose preparation is part of the Garifuna culinary tradition and identity. Through interviews with cultural carriers and the discussion of the slogan in a focus group, the author gathered information about the ancestral instruments and those currently used in its preparation; the ingredients, form and time used for its preparation and expiration; the way of transmitting its preparation; causes of the decrease in the preparation of bami; ways to promote its consumption, and some proposals for its revitalization.