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- Jun 7, 2019
How To Make Trini Sawine
Yield: 40 Ounces (About 10 Portions) INGREDIENTS 200 Grams of Vermicelli 1 Cup Full Cream Milk 1 ¾ Cup Evaporated Milk ¾ Cup Water 7 oz Condensed Milk 1/8 Tsp Freshly Minced Ginger 3 Cardamom Pods 1 Stick Cinnamon Dash of Freshly Grated Nutmeg ½ Tsp Vanilla Essence Pinch of Salt ¼ Cup Golden Currants 3 Tbsp Slivered Almonds METHOD Place a medium sauce pan over low to medium heat. Take vermicelli threads and break into smaller pieces about 1 inch in length. This can be done by


- May 31, 2019
How To Make Trini Curry Shrimp
Yield: 6-8 Portions INGREDIENTS Marinade for Shrimp 2 Lbs Shrimp, peeled & deveined 1 ½ Tsp Salt ½ Tsp Black Pepper 2 Minced Pimento/Jalapeno Peppers 2 Tbsp Chopped Chives 2 Tbsp Green Seasoning To Cook Shrimp 3 Tbsp of Vegetable Oil ½ Tsp Whole Geera/Cumin Seeds 2 Tbsp of Minced Garlic ¼ Cup of Julienned Onions 2 Tbsp Curry Powder ¾ Tbsp Geera/Cumin Powder ¾ Tbsp Saffron (Turmeric) Powder ½ Tbsp Garam Masala Powder 1 ½ Cups of Water ½ Cup Chopped Tomatoes 1 Tbsp Tamarind Chu


- May 28, 2019
Paratha Roti aka Buss up Shut Recipe
Yield: 6 - 8 Servings INGREDIENTS Flour - 4 cups + more (sifted) Salt - 1/4 tsp Baking Powder - 4 tsp Brown Sugar - 1 tbsp Water - 2 cups Ghee - 1 cup (room temperature) Ghee - 1/2 cup (melted for tawa) METHOD In a bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. Make a well and add water. Knead into a soft dough (dough might seem a bit sticky but that’s okay). If dough is sticking to your hand and the bowl, simply dust with 1 tbsp of flour at a time. Knead for about 5 min


- May 24, 2019
How To Make Trini Pepper Sauce
Yield: 12 Ounces INGREDIENTS 15 Hot Peppers (Scotch Bonnet/Habanero) 6 - 7 Chadon Beni/Culantro Leaves 7 Cloves Garlic, peeled 1 Inch Piece of Carrot, peeled ½ Inch Piece of Fresh Ginger, peeled 1 ½ Tsp Salt ½ - ¾ Cup Vinegar Juice of 1 Lime METHOD If your hands are sensitive to pepper/capsicum, put on a pair of gloves for preparation. Remove stems from peppers by gently twisting and turning them out and discarding. Wash peppers under running water as well as the chadon beni.


- May 21, 2019
Fried Caraili (Bitter Melon) Recipe
Yield: 8 - 10 Servings INGREDIENTS Caraili/Bitter Melon - 1 lb Coconut Oil - 1/8 cup Garlic - 1 tbsp (finely minced) Scotch Bonnet Pepper/Hot Pepper - to taste (finely minced) Onion - 1/3 cup (finely minced) Pimento Pepper - 1/3 cup (finely minced) Chive - 1/8 cup (finely minced) Chadon Beni/Culantro - 1/8 cup (finely minced) Salt - 1 tsp or to taste METHOD Wash and pat dry Caraili. Slice each one open down the middle and remove core. Slice into thin pieces. Set aside. Heat p


- May 17, 2019
How To Do Basic Knife Cuts
Use a clean wooden cutting board and place a wet napkin or cloth below the board to prevent the board from moving and sliding while cutting. Find a Chef’s knife that works for you, the size should fit well in your hand and not be oversized and clunky. The handle should be forged (that is the handle and knife should be one piece) and not two separate pieces of material. Ensure that your knife is sharp, as blunt or dull knives bruise your vegetables and are also dangerous to wo


- May 10, 2019
How To Make Curry Corned Beef
Yield: 8 Portions INGREDIENTS 3 Tbsp Vegetable Oil ½ Cup Chopped Onions 5 Cloves Garlic, minced 3 Pimento Peppers, minced 2 ½ Tbsp Curry Powder 2 Tsp Geera (Cumin) Powder 1 Tsp Garam Masala 1 Tsp Saffron (Turmeric) Powder 1 Cup Water 10 oz Potatoes, peeled and medium diced 2 ¼ Cups Water 1 Tsp Salt 1 ½ Lbs Canned Corned Beef (2 Tins) 2 Tbsp Green Seasoning ¼ Cup Chopped Tomatoes 3 Sprigs of Fine Thyme Leaves 1 Tsp Tamarind Sauce Salt and Black Pepper to taste METHOD Place a m