Influenced by Indian-South Asian, West African, Creole, European, North American, Chinese, Amerindian, Latin American, and Levantine culinary styles.
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A Simple, Boldly Spiced Vegan Corn Curry with Caribbean Flavor
About two years ago, I had someone of Guyanese heritage reach out to me to ask if I had a curry Cassava recipe. A dish her grandmother would make for her and her siblings while they were growing up in rural Guyana. I was stumped, as I had never heard of the dish. Through some research, I found that the same dish, possibly prepared differently, was also typical in Trinidad. However, it too was lost to time.
This is a refresher on the Curry Beef Recipe I shared in 2009. It has stood the test of time and has become an enormous fan favorite over the years. You will see subtle differences within this recipe, which I believe warrant the title of ULTIMATE!
Chow is a vibrant, quick-pickle snack rooted in Trinidadian street food culture, and this version uses pommecythere, also known as golden apple or ambarella. I remember it from childhood, that punch of citrus, heat, and fresh herbs in every bite. In this updated version of the 2014 recipe, I’ve included salted prunes for added depth,…
Here’s another classic Caribbean dish I only started truly appreciating in adulthood: curry bodi (yard bean, snake bean, or bora) served with hot Sada Roti.
This classic one-pot dish is made with rice, peas, and usually a meat of some kind (marinated overnight), simmered in coconut milk and finished with chopped herbs.
Here’s one of those classic Caribbean curry dishes done a little differently, to free up your time in the kitchen. Curry Duck is a hit on the islands, especially in Trinidad and Tobago, where a significant portion of the population has East Indian heritage, as well as in Guyana. This oven-braised Caribbean curry duck brings the bold…
Smoked Herring Choka made quick and easy: smoky herring fillets, scotch bonnet pepper, tomatoes, scallions and a sizzling olive oil chunkay in about 20 minutes.
A Simple Trinidad-Style Macaroni and Cheese That’s Big on Flavor
This spicy condiment is often used on the side of many curry dishes in Trinidad and Tobago. The name may come from the ‘spicy’ nature of one’s mother in law, mixed with different textures and flavors (complexity). Do keep in mind that you can control the amount of heat of this condiment by the number and type of hot peppers you use.
The perfect balance of tart, sweet and spicy. A great ‘snack’ on it’s own or the perfect side dish when you’re serving curry dishes. It’s one of those things that’s perfect to make when mangoes are in season.
A delicious, vegan, curry eggplant with potato – perfect for any weeknight dinner. Flavorful and simple to make.
