Trinidadian recipes are packed with flavor and are perfect for anyone who misses the island cooking. These recipes are sometimes easy to make or difficult, depending on the recipe you choose to make.
As a Trinidadian, I love meat, but these days I am trying to limit my intake. I didn’t believe that I could go weeks without eating meat, but that does not mean I will go a lifetime without it. Caribbean people always make meatless recipes taste like it has meat or do not need it….
If you’ve never tasted Trinidadian food, you’re missing out on a flavor experience that’s just as rich, layered, and unforgettable. Trinidad and Tobago might be small on the map, but its food tells stories of Africa, India, China, Syria, and Europe, all simmered together in one pot. It’s not just about spice. It’s about soul….
Most people add pigtail to callaoo, oil down, or whatever they like. But I love mine BBQ. BBQ pig tail has become one of the most requested meats at family gatherings and street food events. It’s smoky, salty, sticky, and downright addictive. BBQ pigtails are my go-to when I am in the mood for BBQ…
This Trinidad geera pork is so good, it’s worth learning how to make just for the smell alone. It is full of geera seasoning, and I love it dry. It’s one of my favorite recipes to get just right. I’ve been making this for years, and it’s still the dish I reach for when I…
Before I started making sawine every Eid, I didn’t realize how much control you actually have over the texture. I assumed it was one of those dishes that turned out either too thick, too sweet, or watery. But once I figured out how to toast the vermicelli properly, balance the milks, and which spices to…
Every mango season, as soon as the long mangoes start coming in, I jump into kuchela mode. I would make an ice-cream bucket full of it. Yes, a whole bucket. I eat it with everything: bread and cheese, curry, dhal and rice, fried fish, even by itself sometimes. That spicy, tangy flavor is something I…
For years, I avoided making pepper fries at home. Not because I didn’t love them, I do, but because I was convinced they taste best when purchased from restaurants. I figured that you didn’t need any secret technique or expensive fryer setup, or spice blend to create the perfect Trinidad-style pepper fries. Here’s the thing:…
Trinidad pig foot souse is an easy and tasty recipe you need to try. I still remember the first time I tasted pig foot souse; it tasted similar to a well-seasoned chow. It was a Saturday, and the woman selling it had a huge pot and a line of people around the corner. She served…
Trinidad sardine choka is incredible; it is full of tomato, onion, and chadon beni, and easy to make. Do not sleep on this recipe. Sardine choka is a dish that gets passed over until you actually make it—and then you wonder why it’s not in your regular rotation. It’s fast and flavorful. It’s a breakfast…
Trinidad pepper roti is soft, spicy, cheesy, and stuffed just right. This is my favorite recipe, but it can be time-consuming and difficult to make. And no, I didn’t get it right the first time I made it. What I love about this dish is that you can make it with pantry ingredients. I was…