jouk

Meanings

• noun

  A traditional Haitian dish made from mashed plantains, pork, and beans.

  - "Jouk is a popular dish in Haitian cuisine."
  - "My mother makes delicious jouk for Sunday lunch."

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Synonyms

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Variants

List of all variants of jouk that leads to same result
jock , jocks , jockstrap , jock itch , jock itches , shock jock , shock jocks , tinea cruris , tinea crurises

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Etymology

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Derived from the Taíno word 'juku' meaning 'mashed' or 'cooked with water'.

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Trivia

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1. Jouk is often prepared in large quantities for festive occasions and can feed a crowd.

2. The dish can be made vegetarian by omitting the pork and using vegetable broth instead.

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1. Mofongo: A similar dish from Puerto Rico, made with mashed plantains, garlic, and pork.

2. Patron Saint of Haiti: Saint-Denis is the patron saint of Haiti, and the national flag depicts him on a white horse holding a banner with the motto 'L'Union Fait La Force'.

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Culture

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Jouk is a staple food in Haitian culture and is often served with rice and fried plantains. It is also a common dish during celebrations and festivals.

How to Memorize "jouk"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the ingredients: mashed plantains, pork, and beans.

2. associate
   

   - Associate jouk with a hearty and comforting meal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'JPK' for Jouk, Pork, and Kas (beans in Haitian Creole).

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