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…
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…
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…
CREAM OF WHEAT HALWA
YIELD: 1 13×8 dish with a 1inch thickness of halwa INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 cups cream of wheat 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 1/2 cup condensed milk 1 cup dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, cherries) – this can be adjusted…
CHINESE STYLE CHICKEN
Who doesn’t love some good Chinese food? This easy recipe for chinese style chicken, fried rice and Chowmein is too good not to try! INGREDIENTS: CHICKEN 2 leg/thigh & 2 breast 1/2 tbsp JGM Products Chinese Seasoning 1/4 tbsp JGM Products Five Spice Powder Oil for frying SAUCE: 3 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp ketchup…
BAKED STUFFED RED FISH
Hubby brought home a nice sized red fish (lane snapper) and what better way to prepare that type of fish than baking! Today’s recipe is all about baking and stuffing a red snapper! Some thing to note is that you can stuff your fish with just about anything you like. For me, the aromatics are…
CURRY TURKEY??? – What to do with LEFTOVER turkey!
Tis the season where there’s turkey on just about everyone’s dinner table… not to mention the large amounts of leftovers after the festivities. This easy meal idea is perfect for those, like myself, who not only dislikes wasting food but also enjoys a good West Indian curry! Take the leftover turkey and make a whole…
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