Trini Street Food Fiesta
Trinidad and Tobago is known for its vibrant street food culture, and one of the most popular ways to experience it is through a Trini Street Food Fiesta. This recipe brings together some of the most beloved street food items from the islands, creating a delicious and colorful feast for your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 cup diced mango
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup tamarind sauce
- 1 cup garlic sauce
- 1 cup hot pepper sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup diced chicken or tofu (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, and chickpea flour with water to form a dough. Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into discs.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the dough discs until golden brown on both sides to make "bake" bread.
- Assemble the street food fiesta by topping the "bake" bread with grated coconut, mango, cabbage, pineapple, cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, cilantro, tamarind sauce, garlic sauce, hot pepper sauce, and shredded cheese. Add diced chicken or tofu if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large bowl Skillet
Tools
Cutting board Knife Grater
Serving suggestions
Serve the Trini Street Food Fiesta with a side of fresh fruit juice or a cold beer for the ultimate street food experience.
Tips & tricks
For an authentic touch, play some soca or calypso music while enjoying your Trini Street Food Fiesta!
Cost
$20