3 Fun Foods from Trinidad

Trinidad and Tobago are renowned for their vast variety of exotic foods. Travelers should go out of their way to make sure that they give these 3 classics a go. You’ll be glad that you did.

Doubles is a sandwich with Eastern Indian descent. It is made with two flat fried flour flat breads, called “Bairai”, filled with curried peas and other vegetables. It is topped with a very spicy chile sauce and if you are feeling adventurous, you can add some chopped jalapeños. Doubles is actually considered a breakfast food and can typically be purchased from street vendors in the morning. It is also a very popular “after bar” food. There’s nothing quite like ea Doubles at 3am after a long night of drinking! Remember to always keep an eye out for the cart that has the longest line. This will be the best and probably safest place to find a Doubles.

Roti, also of East Indian influence, is a wonderful alternative to convenience foods like burgers and fries. Roti is an Indian made tortilla wrap that has curried chickpeas, goat and several different types of cabbages and greens. It is usually served with chopped peppers with a variety of sauces. The traditional condiment for this dish is usually Siracha (a Vietnamese chile and garlic paste sauce)

Shark Bake, this is a Trinidad invention by a local called Richard Papaya. If you could tell by the name, Shark Bake is a sandwich made of a grilled bun and deep fried shark in the middle. The best place to get a Shark Bake is at Maracas Bay There are several vendors selling this traditional dish in this market. The best stalls will always have the longest lines and will have a wide variety of toppings and fillings to choose from. Although it may seem unappetizing, Shark is actually quite a subtle flavor and is very tasty.