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National Dish Trinidad and Tobago: Murtani (Recipe)
Meet Murtani, a hearty, generously spiced rice dish from Trinidad and Tobago that captures the warmth of the Caribbean in a single …
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No dish is officially crowned in Trinidad and Tobago, yet crab and callaloo comes closest, smooth dasheen-leaf callaloo topped with blue crab. Begin with our Callaloo recipe and work through 117 authentic Trinidadian recipes.
The Most Famous Trinidadian Dishes
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Crab and callaloo
Discover Callaloo, the beloved national dish of Trinidad and Tobago. This velvety green stew of dasheen leaves, okra and coconut milk is the taste of the Caribbean in a bowl, rich, …
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Trini Pepper Shrimp
If you like your seafood with a serious kick, Pepper Shrimp is calling your name. This Trinbagonian favourite tosses plump, fresh prawns in a fiery blend of Scotch bonnet peppers, …
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Doubles
Discover doubles, the street food that Trinidad and Tobago calls its own. Two pillowy fried flatbreads, known as bara, are piled high with a fragrant curried chickpea filling and …
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National Dish Trinidad and Tobago: Mauby Drink (Recipe)
Discover the Mauby Drink, Trinidad and Tobago’s much-loved national beverage. Brewed from bittersweet mauby bark and laced …
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National Dish Trinidad and Tobago: Mango Chow (Recipe)
Discover Mango Chow, one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most refreshing treats. This zingy snack tosses juicy mango with onion, …
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National Dish Trinidad and Tobago: Macaroni Pie (Recipe)
Meet Macaroni Pie, Trinidad and Tobago’s answer to comfort food at its finest. This baked classic layers tender macaroni …
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National Dish Trinidad and Tobago: Kalounji Rice (Recipe)
Discover Kalounji Rice, a wonderfully aromatic dish from Trinidad and Tobago. This fragrant recipe brings together warming spices, …
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National Dish Trinidad and Tobago: Jerk Chicken (Recipe)
Discover Jerk Chicken, a fiery Caribbean favourite that has made itself thoroughly at home in Trinidad and Tobago. Chicken is …
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National Dish Trinidad and Tobago: Ham Bone Soup (Recipe)
Discover Ham Bone Soup, a soul-warming classic from Trinidad and Tobago. Smoky ham simmers gently with fresh vegetables and …
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National Dish Trinidad and Tobago: Guava Cheese (Recipe)
Meet guava cheese, one of the Caribbean’s most charming sweets, and despite the name, there is not a scrap of dairy in …
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National Dish Trinidad and Tobago: Green Fig Salad (Recipe)
Discover Green Fig Salad, one of Trinidad and Tobago’s freshest culinary treasures. Built around green bananas, known …
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National Dish Trinidad and Tobago: Green Fig and Saltfish (Recipe)
Meet Green Fig and Saltfish, the beloved national dish of Trinidad and Tobago. Tender boiled green bananas, the “green …
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National Dish Trinidad and Tobago: Gooseberry Jam (Recipe)
Discover Gooseberry Jam, a fruity preserve straight from Trinidad and Tobago that marries the sweet-tart flavour of gooseberries …
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National Dish Trinidad and Tobago: Goat Roti (Recipe)
Discover Goat Roti, the national dish of Trinidad and Tobago. Tender goat meat is slow-cooked with fragrant curry spices until it …
Read more →What is the national dish of Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago has no single official national dish, but crab and callaloo is the one most often given that title, smooth dasheen-leaf callaloo topped with blue crab. A step-by-step recipe is on this page, alongside 116 more authentic Trinidadian recipes.
What food is Trinidad and Tobago famous for?
Beyond crab and callaloo, Trinidad and Tobago is famous for dishes like Trini Pepper Shrimp and Doubles. This page collects 117 authentic Trinidadian recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.