This traditional dish of bhagi and saltfish is made with dasheen bush or taro leaves/stems, coconut milk and saltfish. A simple yet flavorful dish that you are sure to enjoy! INGREDIENTS: 1 bundle dasheen bush 1 onion, sliced 5-6 cloves of garlic, chopped hot pepper (as much as you like) 170 g saltfish (between 1/4…
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GREEN FIG (BANANA) TALKARI
Who would have thought about adding curry to green bananas with some coconut milk and saltfish?? It’s one of those traditional Trini dishes that we absolutely love! INGREDIENTS: 5-6 green bananas, peeled and sliced 1 small onion, sliced 1 tomato, chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, grated hot pepper(as much as you like) 2 tbsp JGM PRODUCTS…
CRISPY FRIED CARAILLE (BITTER MELON)
Caraille/Bitter Melon isn’t a favorite because of the bitterness of it. Once properly prepared however, I think it is delicious! INGREDIENTS: 2 caraille, cleaned/sliced 1 small onion, sliced 3-4 cloves garlic, grated hot pepper 1 tsp salt 3-4 tbsp oil for cooking (ca be adjusted) DIRECTIONS: Add salt to sliced caraille. Set it aside for…
DHALPURI
Dhalpuri is one of the many types of roti you can find in Trinidad and Tobago. It’s usually eaten with curries and stews and is an absolute favorite! YIELD: 7-8 single serving roti (enough for 1 person). This will vary however depending on the size of tawa you are using. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all purpose…
GAENG SOM (Spicy sour curry fish)
This Thai dish consists of turmeric, papaya and fish and is quite delicious! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb fish (any of your choice) 4 cups water 1 small green papaya, sliced 1 tbsp shrimp paste 2 limes, juice of 1 medium onion 4-5 cloves garlic 1 Hot pepper (or more) 2 medium fingers of turmeric Salt to…
CHICKEN KARAHI
Chicken Karahi is popular Pakistani dish consisting of meat, spices and 3 major components which include garlic, fresh ginger and tomatoes. It’s a delicious tomato based curry that can be enjoyed with naan or rice. INGREDIENTS: 2 chicken leg/thigh, cut into small pieces 6-7 small/medium tomatoes, chopped 8 cloves garlic, grated 1 1/2 tbsp fresh…
TRINI MALIDA/MALEEDA
INGREDIENTS: 1 hot paratha roti (12inch diameter) 1/2 cup condensed milk (approx) 1/4 cup evaporated milk (approx) 1 tsp JGM Products ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground elychee 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 4 tbsp margarine 1-2 tsp brown sugar raisins (as much as you like) cherries (as much as you like) Pinch of black pepper DIRECTIONS:…
VERMICELLI CAKE (SAWINE CAKE)
YIELD: 1 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish INGREDIENTS: 200 g vermicelli 1/2 cup condensed milk (can be adjusted) 4 tbsp margarine or salted butter 2 cups evaporated milk 1 cup water 1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 1 – 2 cinnamon sticks (depending on the size) 8 cloves (approx.) 1/4 cup raisins (can be adjusted) 1/4…
FLOUR HALWA (TRINI SIRNEE)
YIELD: 1 13×8 dish with a 1 inch thickness of halwa INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups evaporated milk 8oz margarine 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup condensed milk 1 cup dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, cherries) – this can be adjusted…
FAT KURMA aka TRINI GULAB JAMOON
YIELD: 15-18 INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups powdered milk 1 cup all purpose flour 4 tbsp butter or margarine 2/3 cup condensed milk 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1/2 tsp JGM Products ginger powder 1/4 tsp JGM Products ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground elychee 7-8 almonds 7-8 seedless dates OTHER INGREDIENTS: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water…
JENNA G THE HIJABI TT 