Raisins or not? Pudding debate splits island nation

Antigua and Barbuda’s national dish, the sweet potato and coconut dumpling known as “ducana,” has sparked a long-standing debate over the inclusion of raisins. The country is working on an inventory of cultural heritage, including traditional food, dialect, and practices, to preserve its unique identity. Local residents, like Novella Payne, are passing down traditional recipes and using local medicinal plants in their creations to ensure the preservation of Antigua and Barbuda’s cultural heritage.

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