15g (1 packet) active, dried, yeast
2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp melted butter
600g white flour
300g wholemeal flour
600ml warm water
2 tsp salt
Method:
Combine the water and sugar in a large bowl then add the yeast, cover and allow to activate for 10 minutes (by this time the mixture should be Continue Reading...
200g freshly-grated coconut
200g sugar
1 cinnamon stick
180ml water
1 tsp freshly-grated ginger
Method:
Combine all the ingredients in a pan and bring to a boil over low heat, stirring frequently. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the mixture begins to pull away from the side of the pan. Continue Reading...
450g wide curly egg noodles
250g sugar
6 eggs
115g butter, cubed
225g raisins
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tin evaporated milk
pinch of salt
Method:
Bring a pan of lightly-salted water to the boil and add the egg noodles. Cook for about 6 minutes (or 3/4 of the recommended cooking time). Drain the Continue Reading...
5 ripe plantains
pinch of salt
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
150ml chicken stock
3 tsp Jamaican curry powder
Method:
Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a small pan, add the garlic then take off the heat and set aside.
Peel the plantains and cut into 12mm thick slices. Add oil to a depth of Continue Reading...
120g flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
120ml milk (or water)
pinch of salt
100g sugar
110g butter
sugar to diP
Method:
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Meanwhile, combine the milk and sugar in a pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Add the butter and stir Continue Reading...
Trini Meat Patties
Origin: Trinidad Period: Traditional
This is the classic recipe for the pastry used in all traditional Trinidadian (Trini) patties.
Ingredients:
1 batch patty dough
2 slices of white bread, with crusts removed, torn into large pieces
60ml whole milk
1 tbsp vegetable Continue Reading...
450g ginger, peeled
650g golden granulated sugar
cloves, as needed
Method:
Roughly chop the ginger and add to a blender. Combine with a little water and blend to a paste (add enough water, as needed, to get a smooth pulp).
Transfer the pulp to a large glass bottle, secure a lid and set aside in Continue Reading...
500ml double cream
50g sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 tbsp Jamaican curry powder
freshly-grated zest of 1 lemon
juice of 1 lemon
Method:
Combine the sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice and lemon zest in a bowl and beat with a whisk until smooth. Whisk in the curry powder Continue Reading...