| Barbados & Trinidad
Posted: 11/1/2009 10:39:50 AM | | I make arroz con gandules, and thought it was a Puerto Rican dish. Sometimes the dried pigeon peas are difficult to find, so I used canned peas. The recipe I make contains ham and sofrito,which makes it yummy to me. | |
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| Barbados & Trinidad
Posted: 11/1/2009 3:32:39 PM | Hi, Fifi,
I live in the Midwest, but grew up in Queens, NY - so we were able to get both the dried and canned peas. Eventually, as the years passed, my grandmother finally relented that the canned ones were just as good. I don't see them much here, but when I do I stock up on them. Your dish sounds good; would you share it with us?
Stacey | |
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| Barbados & Trinidad
Posted: 11/1/2009 3:36:43 PM | Hey All, I am kind of back ... my mother has been seriously ill, and I've been running back and forth to the rehab facility where she is; hopefully temporarily. In truth I've been exhausted and just not focused, but I have missed our forums.
[Johnny Cake
Combine in large bowl:
1 ½ Cups Cornmeal
1 tsp Salt
2 tsp Sugar
Pour Over while stirring
2 ¼ Cups Boiling Water
Let sit 10 min.
Pretty much, this is what I know of Johnny Cake; and it wasn't necessarily a Barbados dish - not exactly sure of its origin, except there's some African history to it. My mom used to make a version with Jiffy, but I never figured out how she got that to fry. You can use the Martha White cornbread mix and add a bit of sugar - follow the recipe on the pkg. for hot water cornbread ... I write online articles on bukisa.com under the name of Rustymoore ... I have an article on the history of soul food ... I THINK I talk about Johnny Cakes ... not so sure. | |
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| Barbados & Trinidad
Posted: 11/1/2009 3:49:54 PM | PS: You can buy a rice & pigeon pea mix on Amazon for about $4 or $4.50 ... it's not bad, if you just want to try it out:
http://www.amazon.com/Grace-Rice-Pigeon-Peas-Mix/dp/B0029M66VE | |
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| Barbados & Trinidad
Posted: 11/1/2009 4:38:44 PM | | I usually cook without using a recipe, so I will make the rice and pigeon pea dish and write down how I made it and then post the recipe on the forum. | |
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| Barbados & Trinidad
Posted: 11/2/2009 4:15:14 AM | | Thank you, Fifi. When my grandmother used to make her rice and peas, she often cooked the dry peas with onions and a little bit of ham when she had it. Looking forward to your dish! | |
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| Barbados & Trinidad
Posted: 11/2/2009 9:25:28 AM | Wow, Rusty, thanks for the authentic recipes. I was looking for some good Caribbean stuff (see my recent threads, & SmilingSalmon's) but didn't think to search B & T. Funny b/c one of my best friends is Trini...we went to a Jamaican spot just yesterday. Wish there was a way to link similar threads on POF.
-Bunky | |
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| Barbados & Trinidad
Posted: 11/2/2009 8:11:40 PM | Dr. Rusty I'm going to try your Trini chicken but I'm a little concerned about the 1.5 oz curry powder for 2 lbs chicken. Thats almost a whole little McCormick container. I've gotten decent results with a half a teaspoon. Stuff is pretty potent?
BTW I used to work out of Port of Spain and Galeota Point. Its been ages and I still miss T&T.
Thanks
Monty | |
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| Barbados & Trinidad
Posted: 11/4/2009 4:22:46 AM | Hi, Montrosian ... You'll have to just fool with that curry until you find the right amount that works for you. And you know, there's curry powder and curry powder. My aunt makes hers from scratch, while my grandmother just bought hers. The curries from island to island differ, as do Asian and Indian, etc. Yes, its pretty potent, but just adjust it - try 1 oz. to start, and if you want more - add it. As I get older, I tolerate it less and less. Good Luck. | |
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| Barbados & Trinidad
Posted: 11/4/2009 7:21:34 PM | Rusty-
I would much rather have your family's traditional recipes than the ones that people go in and take from cooking sites. | |
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| Barbados & Trinidad
Posted: 11/4/2009 7:52:27 PM | This is great. I usually make my dishes without written recipes. I've never tried the Pepperpot stew, so thanks for the recipe. I'm definitely going to try it.
BTW. All my friends love my Macaroni Pie (Macaroni and cheese). Willing to share if interested. | |
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| Barbados & Trinidad
Posted: 11/11/2009 5:12:21 AM | You're all welcome. A few months ago, I announced that I was writing a cookbook on the subject. It's been "in the publisher's hands" for months, and I'm about to go batty! Hopefully, it will be available before year's end ... it will be an ebook and in limited (printed) copies, as well.
As for the recipes online - the truth is - West Indian recipes don't always vary that much; different families and people from the various islands may have something unique and common to them, but the basic recipe is usually the same. | |
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