Griot
The fried pork glory: griot — pork shoulder marinated in sour orange and epis, boiled, then fried crisp in its own fat, served with pikliz (spicy pickled cabbage) and fried plantains (bannann peze) — Haiti's party plate.
What it is
The fried pork glory: griot — pork shoulder marinated in sour orange and epis, boiled, then fried crisp in its own fat, served with pikliz (spicy pickled cabbage) and fried plantains (bannann peze) — Haiti's party plate. Ingredients: pork shoulder, sour oranges, epis (herbs, peppers, garlic), thyme, salt; pikliz: cabbage, carrots, onions, scotch bonnets, vinegar; plantains. Recipe: 1) Marinate the pork; boil until tender. 2) Fry the pieces until crisp and bronzed. 3) Make pikliz (it should burn pleasantly). 4) Fry plantains twice (bannann peze). Serve: at celebrations with diri (rice) — griot is the centrepiece. Flavor: citrus-pork, crisp, pikliz fire. History: griot (named for West African griot storytellers, some say) anchors Haitian fêtes. See also: Soup Joumou, Diri ak Djon Djon.
How we help
General guidance on this topic is free: on this page and on the call we explain what it is, why it happens and what options exist in general terms, valid in any country, without citing specific laws.
As a member you receive the full analysis of your case: we help you draft the letters and documents, give you references to the rules and laws applicable to your country and your type of condominium, and walk with you step by step until it is resolved.
Questions we ask to fine-tune the help
To fine-tune the help to your situation, as the conversation moves forward we ask you:
- Have you already received a notice, letter or charge related to griot? Who issued it: the board, the management company or a third party?
- Do you have the rule book, letter or statement where this topic appears?
- In which country is your condominium or apartment?
- What type of property is it: condominium, apartment, co-operative, townhouse or other?
- What type of board do you have: owner-elected, developer-controlled or other?
- Who manages it: a professional management company, the board itself or another model?
View this topic on the call page
Related topics
World Cuisines
Talk now — free call