Trinidad and Tobago have a rich cuisine that has been influenced by various sources over the years. Many kinds of spices introduced by the east Indians, Vegetables such as dasheen or Yams introduced by the African slaves in the country, Spanish ingredients, Lebanese ingredients etc are all found in their ethnic dishes. The Trinidad hotels have all absorbed these various influences and offer a diverse and rich eating experience. No Trinidad and Tobago vacation would be complete without trying out at least some of these dishes.
Mouth watering curried crab!
One of its most famous dishes is the curried crab and dumplings that is served in most Caribbean beach hotels. It is made by first chopping up seasonings such as garlic, black pepper, onions, chopped thyme and curry powder and frying them in oil. Then water and coconut powder is added to it. When they are cooked, the crab is added and cooked for about 30 minutes. After this is done, it is allowed to stand for a while. The dumpling are made by mixing chopped onions, garlic, black pepper to taste, a pinch of salt, flour, corn starch and thyme to make flat shapes. These are boiled in water until cooked. The curried crabs and dumplings are served with some curry sauce. This tasty dish can be found in almost all Trinidad hotels.
A culinary adventure!
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