Hello friends and fellow foodies!
One thing that has caught my attention for some time now is the fact that even though Dominicans and Haitians share the island, the air and much of the culture, we know so very little about Haitian culinary culture.
I’ve had the privilege of always having at least a Haitian in all of my classes and I’ve made a point of trying to get them to share some traditional dishes.
Chenchén is a very traditional southern Dominican dish but Haitians also have their version. I had my Haitian students guide me in this endeavor. I have tried to keep the original spirit of the recipe as alive as possible, while, as usual, adding my own touch.