What should I make for dinner in Trinidad?
Below, you’ll find five Trinidadian dinners Ganeshram would happily eat on any given Wednesday—or for that matter, any night of the week.
- Pelau With Chicken and Pigeon Peas. Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Erika Joyce.
- Spicy Coconut Pumpkin Soup.
- Shrimp Creole.
- Baigan Chokha.
- Curried Chicken.
Where is cooking with RIA from?
My name is Ria. I love making people happy and the best way I know how is with food. I am a Trinidadian (Trini) living in New York. Originally from a small village in Trinidad, I moved to NYC more than 25 years ago in search of the American dream.
What food does Tobago eat?
The Best Food to Eat in Tobago
- Curried crab and dumplings.
- Roti.
- Shark ‘n’ bake.
- Lobster and Seafood.
- Fish. Lionfish.
- Doubles.
- Gyros.
- Chow.
What can I make for Sunday lunch in Trinidad?
The typical Trinidadian Sunday lunch includes, rice (fried or plain), potatoes (baked, mashed, stuffed), vegetables (steamed, fried, stewed or baked), meat or fish (stewed, baked, fried, steamed), callaloo, coo coo, peas or beans and some sweet drink (soda) or juice or punch and of course, a salad, because…well you …
Do they speak English in Trinidad?
The official language of Trinidad and Tobago is English, although we do have segments of the population that speak other languages, including “patois”, a slang version of French that was brought to the islands by French settlers in the colonial period.
Are there monkeys in Tobago?
The Guyanan red howler monkey and the white-fronted capuchin are Trinidad’s two native non-human primate species. The tufted capuchin monkey was introduced to the northwestern peninsula of Trinidad during World War II and is now naturalized there. No monkeys remain extant on Tobago.
Do avocados grow in Trinidad?
The avocado is grown and the fruit used extensively in Trinidad and Tobago by persons of all races. It is grown only as a home garden crop, however. The avocado is not native to the islands, consequently it has no Amerindian name.
What is Trinidad’s favorite food?
– Doubles. Doubles have all the components of a classic street food. – Aloo Pie. Aloo Pie is another very common street food. – Sahina. Sahina is slightly less common amongst street food vendors in Trinidad, but it happens to be one of my favorites. – Roti. Roti is probably the most famous and ubiquitous of the islands foods. – Sweet Drinks.
What is the traditional food in Trinidad and Tobago?
Pelau is a very popular rice-based dish in Trinidad and Tobago, as well as stewed chicken, breadfruit oil down, macaroni pie, ox-tails, dhal and rice, among many others. Trinidad and Tobago dishes are often curried, stewed, or barbecued.
What is the national dish of Trinidad and Tobago?
Callaloo is the national dish of Trinidad and Tobago. It is a thick stew with the consistency of a soup. Callaloo is made from dasheen leaves and cooked with an assortment of herbs and spices. Traditionally, crabs are included in Callaloo, but meats such as chicken and salted pork can also be incorporated in the stew.
What is Trinidad/Caribbean meals?
Curry duck is a popular Caribbean dish, especially in Trinidad and Tobago. Duck used in this type of curry is the Muscovy, which is typically raised by many village folks on the island. The meat is traditionally marinated in a combination of salt, pepper, cumin, curry powder, hot peppers, cilantro, scallions, onions, and garlic.