Good Friday

So the holy weekend of easter is here again and as a young chef and man that likes his belly this mean that I get to indulge in lot of food . As a tradition my family and many others across Trinidad and Tobago, we prepare what we like to consider blue food . The menu usually consist of Dasheen,Cassava,Ripe Plantains.Sweet Potatoes,normal potatoes. Then of course there is the many different fishes prepared on this day , but the most common are Fried fish ,stewed fish ,salt fish ,salmon,mackrelle ,curried shrimps and smoked herring . So around this time the fisher folk make a hearty living and so do the farmers . So now I will like to see or hear what u guys made today.

-101 Caribbean things to eat before you leave Earth

 
So after my long time of not blogging mainly because I had writers block(or just plain laziness ) I decided that I had enough time of being lazy and really wanting my creative juices to flow again. So after much thought and consideration I figured the best new addition to my blog should be as local as I am and then some. So this is going to be a daily post of Caribbean food that u should have eaten before your departure. Here's a brief history about the Caribbean so you can have a greater appreciation for where the different make up of cuisine came from.

The history of the Caribbean reveals the significant role the region played in the colonial struggles of the European powers since the 15th century. In the 20th century the Caribbean was again important during World War II, in the decolonization wave in the post-war period, and in the tension between Communist Cuba and the United States (US). Genocide, slavery, immigration and rivalry between world powers have given Caribbean history an impact disproportionate to the size of this small region. Source Wikiknoweverything
So to start off the series I have two of the more enjoyed Caribbean dishes to share with you. Do enjoy.


 
Bake and salt fish buljol

½ lbs Salt Fish (Soaked to rid of excess Salt) cooked or uncooked

2 Onions (Chopped small)

4 blades of Chive (Chopped)

2 Tomatoes (Diced Small)

1 Green bell pepper (Diced I think you got the idea cut everything small)

¼c Olive oil

2-3 tsps Fresh lime juice

1 hot pepper (add to your taste)


 
Directions

Flake fish or cube which ever style you want.

Place into stainless steel bowl with remaining ingredients and add lime to taste.

Add more or oil or lime to alternate taste.

Serve with Fried bake or sada roti(recipes to follow soon)





So check back everyday for the count down to 101 Caribbean things to eat b4 you leave earth