Stew chicken is a favorite not only in Trinidad and Tobago but also throughout the Caribbean! It’s a dish that is enjoyed with provision, rice, macaroni pie, roti and so many more sides! Each country and each person has his/her own idea of the perfect stew but for me, there are a few ingredients that…
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PEPPER BEEF
Pepper Beef and Basmati Rice is one of my favorite meals and it’s so easy to make! 😋😋😋 YIELD: 3-4 servings INGREDIENTS:1/2 lb beef, thinly sliced2 cups red and yellow bell peppers,sliced1 cup onions, sliced4 cloves garlic, grated2 tsp ginger, grated1 1/4 cup water2 tsp dark soy sauce2 tsp sesame oil1 tbsp sugar2 tsp corn…
MONGOLIAN STYLE CHICKEN
Homemade Chinese inspired dishes are the best! Here’s an easy recipe for you! SERVINGS: 4 INGREDIENTS: 4 chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into chunks 1/4 cup + 2 tsp corn starch (divided use) 2 large onions, cut into chunks 4 cloves garlic, grated 1 1/2tsp ginger, grated 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/2…
FESTIVE CHICKEN & SHRIMP LINGUINE
With the holiday season here, I thought I’d share this recipe with you. It includes chow chow which is a major part of the holiday season in Trinidad. It’s similar to that of relish and is normally eaten with meats, homemade bread and chicken/beef or on pastelles etc. You can check out the recipe for…
CURRY CHICKEN & CORN WITH DUMPLINGS
Adding corn to curry chicken is actually a great way to stretch a dish. By also adding the dumplings, you’ve just created a delightful filling meal! YIELD: 4 servings PREP/COOO TIME: 40-45 mins INGREDIENTS: For chicken/corn: 2 chicken breast/wing, cut into small pieces 4 medium corn, cut into small pieces 4 tbsp green seasoning 1…
CHILI SESAME OIL CHICKEN
Here’s an easy chicken recipe you can try at home that doesn’t involve frying. This is one of those ‘don’t feel like cooking but want something yummy’ dishes 😃. YIELD: 4 servings PREP/COOK TIME: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS: 4 chicken breasts, thinly sliced 1 tsp TAI KONG all purpose seasoning (can be adjusted) 2 tsp soy…
CHOWMEIN STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
If you want to get a little creative for lunch or dinner, then you will want to try this chicken breast stuffed with chowmein. The chowmein was cooked then stuffed into the chicken breasts which were then cooked in the airfryer. A delicious and simple oyster sauce was made and then drizzled over the chicken…
SHEPHERD’S PIE
Shepherd’s pie is an amazing comfort dish that consists of layers of minced meat and potatoes. In this recipe I’m going to use minced chicken but you can use minced beef if you like. YIELD: 8×8 dish INGREDIENTS: For potato layer: 2 lbs potatoes (approx 7 small/medium potatoes) 1 large egg 2 tbsp margarine or…
BHAGI RICE WITH CHICKEN
Bhagi Rice is a classic one pot dish that is packed with flavor! The main ingredients include coconut milk and dasheen bush or taro leaves. YIELD: 5 – 6 persons INGREDIENTS: 8 dasheen bush leaves and stems, chopped 1 cup parboiled rice 1 cup coconut milk 1 large onion, chopped 1/4 cup pumpkin, chopped 4…
BEEF PELAU
Pelau is a classic Trini dish. It’s basically a one pot cook that involves ‘stewing’ a meat then adding rice, coconut milk and vegetables. INGREDIENTS: For Beef: 1 lb beef, cut into small pieces 2 pimentos(flavour peppers), chopped Hot pepper (as you like) 1 tomato, chopped 2 tsp ginger, grated 1 small onion, sliced 2…
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