What Does Hush Puppy Mean?

A hush puppy is a small, savoury, deep-fried round ball made from cornmeal-based batter. Hushpuppies are frequently served as a side dish with seafood and other deep-fried foods.

How did Hush Puppies get their name slavery?

Hush puppies are believed to have originated in the southern United States, where they are a traditional dish. ... One possible explanation for the name is that a simple version of the dish was first made by various people—such as Union soldiers during the Civil War, fishermen, or runaway slaves—to quiet howling dogs.

Did slaves make hush puppies?

The characters change but the story is the same. If slaves created the hushpuppy, it was most likely based on a common fried cornmeal from parts of South Africa called "mealie pap." Several Southern states claim that the hushpuppy belongs to them.