Chinese Whispers: Subtle Influences

Though smaller in number, Chinese immigrants left distinct marks:

- Soy sauce: Now essential in many Créole dishes - Five-spice: Blending with local seasonings - Stir-frying: Quick cooking preserving nutrients - Noodle dishes: Adapted with local ingredients - Sweet-sour balance: Influencing sauce preparations

"Chinese influence is subtle but everywhere," notes food writer Ketty Luc. "That touch of soy in black pudding, that five-spice hint in pork—it's fully integrated."