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- 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


- Apr 30, 2019
Fry Ochro (Fried Okra) Recipe
Yield: 8 - 10 Servings INGREDIENTS Ochro/Okra - 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 ochro/okra. Slice into thin rondelles (small round pieces). Heat pot over medium heat. Once heated, add oil and a


- 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


- Feb 19, 2019
DOUBLES!! The ultimate street food of T&T!!
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- Feb 13, 2019
Trini Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe
YIELD: 6-8 Servings INGREDIENTS Uncooked Rice - 2 cups
Sesame Oil - 1/8 to 1/4 cup
Minced Ginger - 1 tbsp
Minced Garlic - 1 tbsp
Diced Carrots - 1 cup
Chopped Chive - 1/4 cup
Chopped Celery - 1 cup
Green Peas - 1 cup
Soy Sauce - 1/8 cup or more if desired
Salt - 2 tsp or To Taste METHOD Heat medium size pot over high heat. Pour in 6 cups of water, cover and bring to a rolling boil. Add rice to boiling water and allow to cook. Once cooked, strain and cool with cold wa


- Dec 14, 2018
Festive Quinoa Recipe
INGREDIENTS Multicolored Quinoa - 1 cup
Bell Pepper - 1 cup (finely chopped)
Dried Cranberries - 1/4 cup
Golden Raisins - 1/4 cup
Chopped Parsley - 1/4 cup
Fresh Orange Juice - 1/2 cup
Honey - 2 tsp
ANGOSTURA® orange bitters - 4 dashes
ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters - 2 dashes
Light Olive Oil - 1 tbsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Black Pepper - 1/4 tsp METHOD Cook quinoa to the packages specifications. Once cooked, add bell pepper, cranberries, raisins and parsley. Set aside. In a


- Jun 13, 2018
Green Fig/Banana Souse Recipe
Yield: 10-12 Servings INGREDIENTS Green Banana - 2 lbs
Water
Lime Juice - 3 to 4 tbsp
Garlic - 1 tbsp (finely chopped)
Onion - 1 cup (thinly sliced)
Chadon Beni - 2 tbsp (finely chopped)
Scotch Bonnet Pepper (no seeds) - 2 tsp or to taste (finely chopped)
Salt - 2 to 3 tsp
Black Pepper - 1/4 tsp
Cucumber - 1 cup (thinly sliced) METHOD Remove ends from green bananas. Wash and boil until tender (about 25 minutes). Drain and allow to cool. Once cooled, peel and slice i