Trinidad street food

Discover the Caribbean's Trinidad Aloo Pie—a savoury beef & potato pasty, a tropical street food favourite.

Saheena is a beloved Trinidadian snack, especially enjoyed during Diwali and as a popular street food in various parts of Trinidad. This savory fritter stands out with its two key ingredients—yellow split pea flour (commonly known as Dahl) and dasheen leaves, which are from the taro plant and are famously used to make Callaloo. Combining these ingredients creates a delicious, earthy-flavored vegetable fritter that's fried to crispy perfection. This recipe showcases the traditional 'rolled'…

Restaurants are wonderful places that can provide great culinary experiences, but if you want to experience those things that locals truly love to eat, then it is to the street … Continue reading 14 days of Divali recipes: Street food favourites

Doubles (Curry Chickpeas and Spicy Flatbread) are famous Trinidad's street sandwiches with spicy chickpeas and deliciously chewy flatbread

Trini Doubles is famous street food in Trinidad and Tabago. Curried Chickpeas and a Chutney are served with double bread called Bara.

Trinidad Bakes, also known as "Fried Bakes" or "Trini Bakes," are a popular breakfast staple in Trinidad and Tobago and other Caribbean islands. These fluffy, golden-brown delights are a perfect way to start your day, and they're surprisingly easy to make at home. Whether you're new to Caribbean cuisine or a seasoned cook, this Trinidad Bakes recipe is sure to become a favorite.IngredientsTo make approximately 10 bakes, you will need: • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 tablespoon baking powder •…

Tamarind chutney sauce is an iconic condiment accompanying most Trini street foods and is known for its tangy, sweet, and sour flavor. Whether drizzled over Trinidad Doubles, Aloo Pies, or for Pholourie ball dunking, Tamarind Chutney is finger-licking goodness. Before you begin, it is important to determine if you are using Sweet or Sour Tamarind, as this will change the amount of sugar added during the final cooking process. In addition to this, although this recipe uses freshly shelled…

A Step by Step in making Trinidad Style Fry Bake