Moruga: Trinidad’s Hidden Gem!! Hill Rice, Permaculture & Beachside Cooking 🇹🇹 Foodie Nation

Learn more about Moruga Hill Rice here: https://vistadoradoestates.com/

In this episode, Rhett Mc Carthy and Shaun Alexander venture deep into the southern coast of Trinidad and Tobago to explore Moruga, one of the country’s most culturally rich and naturally beautiful regions.

They’re guided by Mark Forgennie, owner of Vista Dorado Estates — home of the world-famous Moruga Hill Rice, a traditional grain once nearly lost to time. Mark shares his passion for permaculture farming, showing how he cultivates rice, bananas, ground provisions, herbs, and peppers using fully organic, sustainable methods. You’ll even see his farm-raised conchs and learn about the natural fertilizers that help keep his crops thriving.

After an immersive tour of the land, the journey continues to La Belle Vie, Mark’s beachfront property overlooking the Caribbean Sea. There, Chef Jerome prepares an authentic Trini-style meal featuring Moruga Hill Rice, bhagi, stewed chicken, stew pork, peas, plantain, and avocado — all bursting with local flavor.

Special guest Onika Cooper, known online for her creative home cooking, joins in to make steamed king fish wrapped in fig leaves — a true taste of coastal living. The day ends with a surprise performance from Peter “The Parang Boss” and his guitarist friend, who bring that unmistakable Trini parang vibe to the lime.

From the lush hills of Moruga to the laughter and music by the sea, this video captures the heart of rural Trinidad, celebrating local agriculture, traditional cuisine, and community spirit.

Watch to discover:

* What makes Moruga Hill Rice unique

* How permaculture farming is changing the Caribbean

* Traditional Trinidadian cooking and farm-to-table food

* Hidden gems of southern Trinidad

* The beauty of Moruga’s people, music, and lifestyle