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- Apr 9, 2019
Trini Spicy Channa Recipe
Yield - 2 to 4 servings INGREDIENTS Channa/Chickpeas - 1 (15oz) can Oil for frying - 3 cups Garlic - 1 tsp (finely chopped) Scotch Bonnet Pepper - 1 tsp (finely chopped) Chadon Beni/Culantro - 1 tbsp (finely chopped) Salt - 1/4 tsp or to taste METHOD Strain, wash and air dry channa. Make sure channa is completely dry! *IMPORTANT* Place oil into a pot and heat over high heat. Once the oil is ready for frying, fry channa until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and let dr

- Apr 5, 2019
How To Make Trini Callaloo
Yield: 8 – 10 Portions
INGREDIENTS 1 Bundle of Dasheen Bush Bhagi (Approximately 1 Lb)
1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
1/3 Cup Onions, chopped
2 Tsp Garlic, minced
5 Pimentos, minced
¼ Cup of Celery, chopped
10 Ochros/Okras, chopped
1 Cup Pumpkin, medium diced
½ Tsp Thyme Leaves, picked
2 Tsp Chadon Beni/Culantro, minced
¼ Tsp Rosemary Leaves, minced (Optional)
3 Cups Coconut Milk
1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper
2 Tbsp Salted Butter
Salt & Black Pepper, to taste METHOD Prepare

- Apr 2, 2019
Cream of Wheat Porridge Recipe
Yield: 2 - 3 Servings INGREDIENTS Cream of Wheat - 1 cup
Water - 3 cups
Cinnamon Stick - 1
Bay Leaf - 2
Full Cream Milk - 2 cups
Brown Sugar - 1/4 to 1/2 cup METHOD Add cream of wheat, water, cinnamon and bay leaf to pot. Cover and let soak for 1 hour. Heat pot over medium heat and allow to boil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Whisk in milk and sugar. Enjoy! #caribbean #trinidadandtobago #breakfast #porridge

- Mar 29, 2019
How To Make Trini Macaroni Pie
Yield: 15 Portions
INGREDIENTS 16 Oz of Macaroni
3 Tsp Salt
2 Tbsp Butter
1 Tbsp Salted Butter
4 Pimento Peppers, minced finely
2 Tbs Onion, minced finely
1 ½ Cups Evaporated Milk or Heavy Cream
2 Tsp Mustard
½ Tsp Paprika Powder (Optional)
½ Tsp Chili Powder (Optional)
½ Tsp Black Pepper
3 ½ Cups New Zealand Cheddar Cheese/Sharp Aged Cheddar, grated
3 Eggs
2 Tbsp Chives, minced finely
¼ Cup Breadcrumbs METHOD Fill a high sided shallow pot with enough wat

- Mar 26, 2019
Trini Chicken Foot Souse Recipe
Yield: 4 - 6 Servings Ingredients: Chicken Feet - 1 lb
Water - 4 cups + more
Salt - 1 tbsp + 1 tsp
Garlic - 1 tbsp (finely chopped)
Scotch Bonnet Pepper - 1 tsp or to taste (finely chopped)
Chadon Beni/Culantro - 1/3 cup (finely chopped)
Onion - 1/2 cup (thinly sliced)
Cucumber - 1/2 cup (thinly sliced)
Lime Juice - 1/4 cup or to taste METHOD Remove toes from feet. Crack the leg bone to allow feet to cook faster. Wash feet. Bring water to a boil. Add 1 tbsp of salt an

- Mar 22, 2019
How To Make Trini Coo Coo
Yield: 12 Portions INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
2 Tbsp Onions, minced
1 Tsp Garlic, minced
4 Pimento Peppers, minced
2 Tbsp Celery, minced
1 Tsp Chadon Beni/Culantro, minced
½ Tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves
¼ Cup Carrots, small diced
8 Ochros/Okras, medium diced
3 Cups Coconut Milk
1 ½ Cups Water (Vegetable Stock Optional)
¼ Tsp Paprika (Optional)
¼ Tsp Chili Powder (Optional)
1 ½ Cup Cornmeal
3 Tbsp Butter
1 ½ Tsp Salt
¾ Tsp Black Pepper METHOD Place a medi

- Mar 19, 2019
Geera Channa Spread Recipe
Yield: 4 - 6 Servings INGREDIENTS Channa/Chickpeas - 1 (15oz) can Water - 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp Coconut Oil - 2 tbsp Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp Garlic - 1 tsp (finely chopped) Ground Geera/Cumin - 1/2 tsp Salt - 1/2 tsp or to taste Chadon Beni/Culantro - 2 tbsp (finely chopped) METHOD Strain and wash channa under cold water. Let drain. Add channa, 2 tbsp of water, oil, lemon juice, garlic, geera and salt to your food processor. Process into a thick paste. Add the remaining water and cont