Baidawi adds some sauteed aromatics and roucou to this Coo-coo recipe to give extra flavor to this popular cornmeal based dish. Coo-coo is popular dish in the Caribbean that is typically made with cornmeal. In Trinidad & Tobago Coo-coo is commonly served with callaloo and stewed fish or fried fish. Coo-Coo Ingredients 2 cups cornmeal… Continue reading Coo-Coo
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Recipes by Baidawi
Rustic French Fries
You;re just a few key steps away from the perfect rustic french fries made in the comfort of your own house. This recipe uses the most basic ingredients to deliver a homestyle twist on a classic item. Rustic French Fries Ingredients 3 large potatoes washed 1 tbsp baking soda 6 cups water 750 ml canola… Continue reading Rustic French Fries
Chicken Bhagi Rice
This Chicken Bhagi Rice is one of those spur of the moment, raid de fridge recipes that delivers great flavor and satisfaction without breaking a sweat. You can tweak this recipe with any odds and ends you might have in the fridge to make this your own. Chicken Bhagi Rice Ingredients 3 pre-seasoned chicken breasts… Continue reading Chicken Bhagi Rice
Coronation Chicken
Coronation Chicken is a favorite recipe of mine and it is essentially a curried chicken salad. The recipe was created by Constance Spry and Rosemary Hume who were preparing the banquet for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Adding my own twist to this recipe I’ll be adding some local flavor to my… Continue reading Coronation Chicken
What is Roucou?
What Is Roucou? Roucou is our local term for Annatto extract. Annatto is the seed of the fruit from the Achiote tree also known as Bixa Orellana which was the name given to the tree by the Spanish. However in Tupi or Tupian language which is a collection of languages spoken by the first peoples… Continue reading What is Roucou?
Peanut Punch & More
Peanut Punch is a bit of a hot topic right now in Trinidad & Tobago, and you might be thinking about throwing down a DIY punch at home. Fear not we’ve got you covered. It’s no secret the best punch you can drink is the punch you make for yourself. Tweak it exactly to your… Continue reading Peanut Punch & More
Spicy Curry Shakshouka
This recipe is my own twist, a Spicy Curry Shakshouka using local ingredients that are readily available. The word Shakshouka is Maghrebi Arabic meaning mixture and although this dish has existed in Mediterranean cultures for centuries, its exact origin is still up for debate. There are different versions of the dish that incorporate different spices,… Continue reading Spicy Curry Shakshouka
Jollof Rice & Ayamase Style Beef Stew
I’ve been meaning to try this Jollof Rice recipe for a long time now but only now getting around to actually doing it and with emancipation around the corner its the perfect time to get acquainted with some African cuisine. While doing research for the recipe I also came across Ayamase stew which is a… Continue reading Jollof Rice & Ayamase Style Beef Stew
Dessert Pizza
To make this dessert pizza I created a compote from a fruit called Lipote. A few weeks ago we visited the La Vega Estate and Mr Manhin was gracious enough to show us around and he also gave us a few fruits to try. One of the fruits he gave us was Lipote, it was… Continue reading Dessert Pizza