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Although a long-favoured cuisine in West-Indian eateries and Chinese-Caribbean households, it is only recently that an explosion in Caribbean-Chinese restaurants has occurred in Canada and the United States. These are more often than not “Guyanese restaurants” owing to that country’s particular historical connection to Chinese immigration, although signs may also disclaim “Caribbean Chinese food,” “West Indian & Chinese Cuisine” or variations thereof. National motto: One People, One Nation, One Destiny Official language English Capital Georgetown President Bharrat Jagdeo Prime Minister Sam Hinds Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 81st 214,970 km² 8. ...

History

In 1834 the black British slaves working in the Caribbean colonies were freed, creating a labour vacuum that was filled by indentured labourers from Madeira, India and China. A sizable portion of these immigrants were destined for Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, and British Guyana. 1834 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Black British is an identity of Black (people) who consider themselves British. ... The Buxton Memorial Fountain, celebrating the emancipation of slaves in the British Empire in 1834, London. ... This article refers to a colony in politics and history. ... For other uses of the word, see Madeira (disambiguation) Madeira Islands location. ... National motto: Together we aspire, together we achieve Official language English Capital Port of Spain President George Maxwell Richards Prime Minister Patrick Manning Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 163rd 5,128 km² Negligible Population  - Total (2000)  - Density Ranked 151st 1,262,366 215/km² HDI (2003) 0. ... National motto: One People, One Nation, One Destiny Official language English Capital Georgetown President Bharrat Jagdeo Prime Minister Sam Hinds Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 81st 214,970 km² 8. ...

The first groups of Chinese immigrants were forcibly kidnapped or deceived into making the journey, although this practice was curbed somewhat by an agreement between British and Chinese authorities to formally supervise recruitment processes. From then on families were encouraged to emigrate, although often without being completely informed of the working and living conditions, or their contractual obligations. Chinese women began arriving in 1860, but in small numbers. The period from 1860 to 1866 saw a relatively large influx of immigrants, bringing the local Chinese population in British Guyana to a peak of 10,022 in 1866. There would be only two ships to supplement this population following 1866, and afterwards Chinese immigrants came of their own free will and at their own expense.

Character

It could be said that Chinese and Caribbean foods fit well together, the one infamous for its heavy starches and sauces and the other known for its pungent meats and spices. The fusion of the two cooking styles and ingredients has resulted in an emerging cuisine that grows more and more popular every day.

Staples

The menus of Caribbean Chinese restaurants are greatly affected by whether or not the restaurant identifies with a specific Caribbean nation or not. Dishes from nation-specific restaurants are often variations on local specialities, in addition to more widely-known food items:

• Cha Chee Kai — Crispy Chicken with Skin in sauce.
• Chicken-in-the-Rough Fried Rice — Fried rice tossed with batter-fried chicken parts.
• Jerk Chow Mein — Jerk Pork or Chicken fried with mixed vegetables, soft egg noodles, and sauce.
• Curried Duck Roti — Potatoes and Duck in a curry sauce, rolled in a flaky flatbread.
• Bangamary Ding — Fried bangamary tossed with cashews and mixed vegetables.
• Char Siu Pork Dhalpouri — Chinese pork, peas, onions and geerah rolled in a Roti.

Culture

Caribbean Chinese restaurants enjoy considerable popularity in Toronto, ON Canada, where more Chinese and Caribbean people may coexist than anywhere else in the world. Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Diversity Our Strength Established: March 6, 1834 Area: East to West: 43 km North to South: 21 km629. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English (French has some legal status, and is an official language of Canada, but is not fully co-official at the provincial level) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton...

See also

• Cantonese cuisine
• Caribbean cuisine
• Canadian Chinese cuisine
• Toronto's Chinatowns
• Chinese Culture in Canada

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External links

• Ho-Lee-Chow — Locations in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Manchu WOK — Familiar sight in mall food courts nationwide.
• The Mandarin Buffet — Huge buffet well-known throughout southern Ontario.