Pineapple Chow Palooza

Pineapple Chow Palooza is a refreshing and tangy Trinidadian snack that is perfect for a hot day. This dish combines the sweetness of pineapple with the heat of pepper and the tang of lime juice, creating a burst of flavor in every bite.

Pineapple Chow Palooza

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe pineapple, peeled and diced
  • 1 hot pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped chadon beni (culantro)
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the diced pineapple, hot pepper, cilantro, chadon beni, and red onion.
  2. Drizzle the lime juice over the mixture and toss to combine.
  3. Season with salt to taste.
  4. Let the flavors marinate for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
10 minutes
Cooking method
No Cooking Required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
100 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
20g
Protein
1g

Supplies

Large bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board Citrus juicer (optional)

Serving suggestions

Serve Pineapple Chow Palooza as a refreshing snack on a hot day, or as a side dish to grilled meats or seafood.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier kick, leave the seeds in the hot pepper. Adjust the amount of pepper to suit your heat preference.

Cost

$5