Doubles – A Taste of Caribbean Street Food
This May, we’re bringing the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean streets straight to your kitchen with one of Trinidad’s most beloved street foods: **Doubles**. These delicious handheld delights feature soft, fluffy fried flatbreads filled with curried chickpeas, onions, garlic, and spices. The combination of warm, spiced chickpeas and the pillowy turmeric-infused dough makes for a flavorful and satisfying snack or light meal. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or just craving something authentic and flavorful, Doubles are the perfect introduction to Caribbean street food. Let’s dive into this island favorite!
May: Caribbean Street Food
Recipe: Doubles
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups chickpeas (cooked)
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp yeast
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Instructions:
- Mix flour, turmeric, yeast, and water to form dough. Let it rise for 1 hour.
- Roll dough into small discs and fry until golden brown.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and curry powder, then add chickpeas. Serve on fried dough with chutney.