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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COLESLAW
Coleslaw is a side dish that complements many dishes. In Trinidad, we enjoy it with pelau, callaloo and other main foods. As with most dishes, there are different variations. Here’s my version. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups cabbage, grated 1/2 cup carrots, grated 1/2 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar Salt and…
CURRIED LENTILS PEAS
Lentil peas would probably be one of my favorite types of peas/beans! Cooking it with curry and coconut milk gives it such an amazingly rich flavor! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup lentils 1 cup coconut milk 1 small onion, chopped 2 pimentos, chopped 4 cloves garlic, grated Hot pepper (as you like) 1/2 cup carrots, chopped 2…
STEW CANNED MACKEREL
Canned items are a must in any pantry. I usually have pink salmon, corned beef and other items available but for some reason I ended up with a can of mackerel. This isn’t something I would stock up on but I had it so I decided to cook in some way and the only thing…
TUNA CASSEROLE (updated)
Tuna casserole is a delightful combination of tuna, cream of mushroom soup and cheese along with other ingredients. The first time I ever had this was maybe 17-18 years ago at my aunt’s house in Jamaica. I was blown away! Anytime my mummy makes this now I cannot resist! Tuna casserole is perhaps the easiest…
CURRY CORNED BEEF/BULLY BEEF & POTATOES
Corned Beef or Bully Beef has always been a favorite of mine. It was one of the first things I ever cooked with my dad many years ago. Peppery corned beef with rice is my absolute comfort food. In this recipe I’ll be making corned beef but curry corned beef! INGREDIENTS: 1 tin corned beef…
TRINI EGG & SAUSAGE (HOT DOGS)
One of my favorite breakfast items is egg and sausage (hot dogs). INGREDIENTS: 2 eggs, whisked 2 hot dogs, sliced 1 pimento, thinly sliced 2 tbsp chopped onions salt and black to pepper to taste 1 tbsp butter DIRECTIONS: Melt butter in a pan over low/medium heat. Add onions, pimentos and sliced hot dogs. Cook…
FRIED SAUSAGES (HOT DOGS)/ BREAKFAST SAUSAGE
Weekend breakfast spread for me should ideally include some sausages! Eggs, sausages and some pancakes would be one of my favorite breakfast combos. In Trinidad I would say it is safe to say that we use the words ‘sausage’ and ‘hot dogs’ interchangeably so in this recipe I am actually using hot dogs. INGREDIENTS: 4…
BREAKFAST POTATOES
Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day! These potatoes are definitely a great way to start off your day! YIELD: 5-6 servings INGREDIENTS: 1 large potato, cut into small cubes (leave the skin on) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 pimento, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped sweet pepper…
SWEET RICE
Sweet Rice! What can I say about this dish apart from that it is AMAZING! It’s an Indian sweet that is popular during Divali and Eid. It’s white rice that’s simmered in evaporated milk and condensed milk. YIELD: 6-7 servings (more or less depending on your serving size) INGREDIENTS: 1 cup jasmine rice or white…
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