Food is a huge part of Antiguan and Barbudan culture. Although the cuisine is very similar to other Caribbean countries, it is important to the cutlure. There are certain dishes that represent the culture very well. For example, fried plantains (pictured on the left) are a huge part of Antiguan and Barbudan food. They are fried in a pan of oil and seasoned with either sugar or salt, depending on if they are served as a dessert or as a side dish.