Fried rice is a popular dish in Trinidad and Tobago, influenced by the Chinese culture that has been deeply ingrained in the country’s history and cuisine. This dish is a staple in many households, and is often prepared for special occasions such as birthdays or on Sundays. It is a simple yet flavorful dish that is loved by many, and has become a part of the country’s culinary identity.
To prepare Trini-style fried rice, you start by cooking white rice until it is fully cooked and slightly sticky. The rice is then left to cool and refrigerated for a few hours or overnight, allowing it to dry out a bit and become easier to fry without clumping together. The vegetables used in this dish can vary, but commonly include carrots, peas, onions, and garlic.
These are sautéed in a pan with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and other seasonings before the cooked rice is added to the mixture. The rice is then stir-fried until it is heated through and slightly crispy, and is often served with additional soy sauce for added flavor. Overall, Trini-style fried rice is a delicious and simple dish that is deeply rooted in the country’s cultural heritage.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Rice Dishes
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 carrot finely chopped
- 1 sweet pepper chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 tbsp. oil sunflower
- ¼ cup. soy sauce
- ¼ cup sesame oil
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 blades chive chopped
- 1 sprig celery chopped
- 2 pimento peppers red and yellow, chopped
Instructions
- In a deep pot or wok, sauté the garlic and onion in the oil. Stir fry over high heat for about 1 minute.
- Reduce heat and add the carrots and stir fry it for 1 minute. Add the rice and mix well over a medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add the sesame oil and soy sauce.
- Add the celery, chive, pimento and sweet pepper and mix well. Add salt to taste and continue mixing until an even colour is achieved. Serve hot.
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Trini Fry Rice
Ingredients
- 1 carrot finely chopped
- 1 sweet pepper chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 tbsp. oil sunflower
- ¼ cup. soy sauce
- ¼ cup sesame oil
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 blades chive chopped
- 1 sprig celery chopped
- 2 pimento peppers red and yellow, chopped
Instructions
- In a deep pot or wok, sauté the garlic and onion in the oil. Stir fry over high heat for about 1 minute.
- Reduce heat and add the carrots and stir fry it for 1 minute. Add the rice and mix well over a medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add the sesame oil and soy sauce.
- Add the celery, chive, pimento and sweet pepper and mix well. Add salt to taste and continue mixing until an even colour is achieved. Serve hot.
