STEW CHICKEN

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…

STEW VEGETABLE SAMOSA SOUP

When you think about samosas, fried with a dip comes to mind! Samosas are served as snacks/appetizers and are fried triangle shaped dough filled with either vegetables/potatoes, chicken and even beef. I absolutely love fried samosas but why only limit yourself to enjoying them fried? With some extra frozen samosas on hand, I decided to…

STEW BEEF

Stew! One of my favorite ways to cook chicken, lamb and beef. Trini style stew is amazing!!! Here is my recipe. You can use this recipe for chicken or lamb as well. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb beef, cleaned and cut into small pieces 2 tbsp green seasoning (or as much as you like) 2 tbsp ketchup…

CURRY STEW GOAT

Curry is a Trini favorite. We curry just about anything edible. Stew is also a favorite and involves the caramelization of brown sugar in which seasoned meat is cooked. Curry stew is simply meat seasoned with curry powder and then ‘stewed’ by adding it to caramelized brown sugar. The combination of the stew and curry…

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….

STEW FISH

INGREDIENTS: ½ lbs fish, cut into slices 1 small onion, sliced 2 pimentos, sliced 1 tomato, sliced 1/3 cup carrots, sliced 1/3 cup sweet peppers 2 cloves garlic, sliced ½ tbsp ginger, grated 1/3 cup ketchup ¼ cup oyster sauce ¼ tsp dark soy sauce 2 tbsp coconut oil ¼ cup cilantro/chadon beni (chopped) 2…

STEWED PIGEON PEAS

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup dried pigeon peas, soaked and pressure cooked 2 pimento, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped hot pepper 2 cloves garlic grated 1/4 cup pumpkin, sliced 1 tomato, chopped 2 tbsp chadon beni, finely chopped (1/2tbsp to be used at the end) 1 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 tbsp coconut oil 1/2 cup…

CURRY STEW CHICKEN

  Curry Stew Chicken is one of those classic local dishes in Trinidad. It’s the perfect combination of curry and stew and I guarantee you will love it! The recipe is pretty much simple. SERVINGS: 6-7 persons INGREDIENTS: 1 whole chicken, washed, cleaned and cut into small pieces 1 small onion, sliced 3 tbsp JGM…

STEW FISH

Stew fish is one of the most common ways of enjoying fish in Trinidad and Tobago. Other ways include curry, grilled, fried or baked but I personally love stew fish especially with rice and a chow on the side. Many people actually also have stew fish with some provisions. There are so many different types of…

BUSS UP SHUT ROTI

Roti has become a popular staple in Trinidad and Tobago. It is usually made with flour, baking powder, salt and water and cooked on what is know as a ‘tawa’ which is a flat round metal griddle used in Indian cooking. The most common types of roti include sada, dhalpuri and paratha. Paratha or as…