COU-COU- the national dish of Barbados when eaten with flying fish; loosely based on the Middle Eastern cous-cous but the okras make the difference! Ingredients 4 okras thinly sliced 4 cups boiling water 2 cups corn meal 2 cups cold water 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp butter Preparation 1. Cook the okras in boiling water [...]
This dish is a stereotypical part of the traditional Trinidadian Sunday lunch and is also offered in cubed form at BBQs and other casual outdoor functions. It goes beautifully with stewed chicken or meat, callaloo as well. Feel free to play around with the proportions. Me and the kids love when my wife makes her [...]
One of the most popular Trinidad recipes is curried chicken and roti. Ingredients 2 lbs. Chicken breast or Chicken Pieces (cut into chunks) 4 tbs. Oil (olive oil if preferred) 3tbs Chief Green Seasoning 4 Garlic Cloves (crushed and peeled) Fresh ginger (grated use to your desired taste) Fresh coriander to your desired taste 1 large [...]
This is a traditional Trinidadian dish, which is essentially first cooking chicken with a caramelized brown sugar sauce, then further with rice and beans and vegetables, coconut milk and spices. This is sometimes eaten on News Years Eve. Ingredients 3 lbs Mixed Chicken Pieces 1 Large Onion 2 tbs Vegetable Oil 2 tbs Brown Sugar [...]
Hops are a favourite in Trinidad and Tobago and are great when you place a piece of Homebaked Ham inside. Ingredients 1 package dry yeast 2 tsp sugar 1 tbsp melted shortening 4 cups white flour 2 cups wholewheat flour 2 1/2 cups warm water 2 tsp salt Preparation 1. Pour warm water into a [...]
This is a plain roti, made of white flour. Because it is the simplest roti to make, it is the most commonly consumed roti in Trinidad. It is a popular breakfast option in Trinidad, in combination with tomato choka, baigan choka (eggplant), and other vegetable dishes. Ingredients 4 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 [...]
Dhal Puri roti is a very popular Roti in Trinidad. It takes a little while to make but it is well worth it. Ingredients 1 cup split peas 1/2 tsp. saffron powder 3 cloves garlic 5 cups flour 1 tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. geera 1 tbsp. ghee 1/4 cup oil water [...]
Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 Can of ackee, drained 1/2 lb boneless salt cod 3 tablespoons oil 2 onions, sliced 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 scotch bonnet pepper skin finely chopped up 1 small tomato, chopped 3/4 teaspoon tomato paste 1/2 sweet pepper chopped 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Preparation Soak the salt cod in a pot [...]
Rice and Peas is one of the most well known Caribbean Dishes. It is eaten daily by Jamaicans all over the world. Ingredients 3 cups of rice 1 can of tinned or 1 cup of fresh red peas (either kidney beans or pigeon peas) 5 cloves of garlic (finely chopped) 1 uncut scotch bonnet pepper [...]
Festival can best be described as a slightly sweet, crispy cornmeal fritters that is frequently served in Jamaica with fried fish. They get their name because eating them is like having a festival in your mouth. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Flour 3 tablespoons Cornmeal 1 cup Water 1/2 teaspoon Salt 3 tablespoons Sugar 1 teaspoon [...]