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When you go on the vacation to the Turks and Caicos, you most likely have your taste buds set on tasting heavenly cuisine. But you may consider getting out of your foodie comfort zone and eating like the locals. Read on to learn about the unusual foods you could nosh on while vacationing in the Turks and Caicos.<\/p>\n

Conch<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Turks and Caicos national food is conch (pronounced \u201ckonk\u201d). It\u2019s a type of eatable marine snail found throughout the Caribbean. They taste similar to clams but are more rubbery with a distinct texture. The most popular dishes are conch fritters and conch salad. They\u2019ve become a staple in the Turks and Caicos. When you visit the country, you\u2019ll discover that the conch is an important symbol of the Turks and Caicos along with the spiny lobster and a Turk\u2019s Head cactus.<\/p>\n

Conch Pistol<\/strong><\/p>

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A conch pistol is colorless and slimy and part of the digestive system of the conch. Islanders refer to it as the \u2018private part\u2019 of the ocean mollusk. Oh my! The way to eat a conch pistol is to suck down with a cold beer chase. And, ahem, it\u2019s known as potent stimulant not unlike a certain little blue pill. Pistols aren\u2019t on restaurant menus, so you\u2019d have to connect with a conch fisherman who can give you a lesson on the proper way to slurp them.<\/p>\n

Will You Try the Unusual Foods of Turks and Caicos?<\/h2>\n

Turks and Caicos local foods are not for the faint of heart; so don\u2019t force yourself to eat them. For those of you who may not be ready to get out of your foodie comfort zone, no problem. When you vacation at Beaches Turks and Caicos, you get 22 specialty dining options, from Caribbean to Japanese, Italian to French; and Seafood to Sushi. You can enjoy the foods that you love and more!<\/p>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you go on the vacation to the Turks and Caicos, you most likely have your taste buds set on tasting heavenly cuisine. But you may consider getting out of your foodie comfort zone and eating like the locals. 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