(EMAILWIRE.COM, April 24, 2012 ) HOPKINS, Belize- While adventure activities like diving with whale sharks and hiking Mayan pyramids draw many to Belize, the local cuisine excites travelers’ taste buds. At Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort guests can try local Garifuna and Mayan cuisine created by chefs who have fed royalty. Chef’s Sheridan Polanco and Marcia Nunez were honored to prepare traditional Garifuna dishes for Britain’s Prince Harry on his visit to Belize in March 2012.
Cassava, fresh coconut milk, green and ripe plantains, local oregano, and freshly caught fish are just a handful of the ingredients used in both Mayan and Garifuna food. A few favorites include Pibil, Mayan pulled pork roasted whole in the ground and seasoned with red recado, and Hudut, a Garifuna fish dish with mashed plantains, coconut milk, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. On the sweeter side there is Kukuukul, a Mayan drink made with roasted cacao, and Garifuna cassava cake. Hamanasi’s lush grounds provide some of the fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs used in these and other delectable dishes.
After a day of exploring the best of Belize on and off shore, guests can return to Hamanasi for a beautiful meal and private tree house or beachfront rooms. For a delicious destination, that also combines adventure, award-winning customer service, and casually elegant accommodations, visit Hamanasi.
Media Contact: Amy Shadell, Amy@adventuremedianews.com, www.hamanasi.com Photos Available. View Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort media kit
