General
buljol
What does buljol mean?
A breakfast dish of shredded salted cod tossed raw with tomatoes, onions, olive oil and hot pepper. Also buljhol.
"Buljol and bake is the perfect Saturday breakfast."
Origin
Trinidadian, from French patois 'brûlé gueule' (burnt mouth), for its pepper heat.
Frequently asked questions
What is buljol?
Buljol is a Trinidadian breakfast dish of shredded salted cod tossed raw with tomatoes, onions, olive oil and hot pepper.
Where does the name buljol come from?
It derives from the French patois 'brûlé gueule', meaning 'burnt mouth', a reference to its pepper heat.
What do you eat with buljol?
It's classically paired with bake or coconut bake for a Saturday breakfast.
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