I never realized how much I enjoy yogurt based dips as a side dish until recently. For someone like myself who loves to eat with pepper, having this dish helps to balance the heat in the food! It’s amazing and a MUST TRY! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup plain yogurt 4-5 cloves garlic, grated 2 tbsp chopped…
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MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN KEBABS
Chicken kebabs are a favorite especially middle eastern inspired kebabs which are packed with some intense flavors. The key to delicious and juicy chicken kebabs is the marinade!…a yogurt marinade to be specific. Here is my easy recipe to follow along with. YIELD: 6 kebabs (8inch sticks) INGREDIENTS: FOR CHICKEN 3 chicken breasts, de-boned and…
CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH MUSHROOMS & SPINACH LEAVES
Alfredo is one of my favorite types of pasta. Add in some fresh mushrooms and it’s a plate of heaven! Here is my easy recipe. INGREDIENTS: 200g linguine (or any pasta you like) 1 1/2 cups cooking cream 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 medium onion, chopped 3-4 cloves of garlic, grated 2 pimentos , chopped …
STEW CHICKEN NOODLES
In Trinidad many of us enjoy stewed chicken and chowmein noodles so why not combine both dishes into one amazingly flavorful Trini style ‘pasta’ dish! It’s so easy to put together. Before we continue, it is important to note that there are many ways to make stew chicken in Trinidad. This is simply my version….
TABBOULEH/TABOULI
Tabbouleh is a Mediterranean vegetarian side dish which usually consists of fresh parsley, bulgur wheat, tomatoes, olive oil, chives/scallions, lime/lemon juice, salt and black pepper. I also love adding some cucumbers and garlic as well. These ingredients are all easily and readily available at most supermarkets but if you aren’t able to find the bulgur…
BHAGI WITH SALTFISH
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…
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…
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