Appetizers:
* Pholourie: These deep-fried lentil balls are seasoned with onions, herbs, and spices.
* Doubles: This street food consists of two flatbreads (bara) filled with curried chickpeas.
* Fried Plantains: Ripe plantains are peeled, sliced, and fried until golden brown.
Main Dishes:
* Pelau: This rice dish is cooked with pigeon peas, meat, and vegetables.
* Roti: This flatbread is often served with curries, stews, or vegetables.
* Callaloo: This creamy soup is made with dasheen leaves, coconut milk, and seafood or meat.
* Oxtail: This stew is made with oxtail, red wine, herbs, and spices.
* Doubles: This street food consists of two bara with fried plantains
* Shark and Bake: Deep-fried shark served on fried bake (flatbread) with various toppings such as shado beni sauce, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, and a variety of hot sauces.
Desserts:
* Sweet Potato Pie: This pastry is made with mashed sweet potatoes, spices, and condensed milk.
* Coconut Drops: These bite-sized sweets are made with grated coconut, sugar, and ginger.
* Tamarind Balls: These sweet and tangy treats are made with tamarind pulp, sugar, and coconut.
Trini food is known for its bold flavors and generous portions. It is a delicious and vibrant reflection of the country's diverse cultural heritage.
