Trinidadian Salara Coconut Rolls Recipe 445 Food

TRINIDADIAN SALARA COCONUT ROLLS RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of sugar. Mix and let stand. Warm the milk, combine the shortening, salt and sugar; add flour and egg. Knead to make a moderately stiff dough. Shape into a ball. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover; let rise to double in size for about 1 hour. Combine all the filling ingredients and set aside. Punch down the dough and divide in half. Roll each half into an 12 inch x 8 inch rectangle, and brush with melted butter. Sprinkle half of the filling mixture on each rectangle of dough. Roll up lengthwise and seal the edges. Cover and let rise until double in bulk. Brush the rolls with beaten egg white. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 - 30 minutes. Cut into slices and serve.

THE SECRET TO A TRINIDAD CURRY

Steps:

• Cut chicken into small pieces.
• Mix in the lime juice with your hands. Rinse the chicken with cold water and drain again.
• Pat dry with paper towels.
• Add green seasoning, salt and hot pepper.
• Marinate 30 minutes or preferably overnight.
• Mix curry powder with 1/4 cup water until smooth.
• Heat oil in an iron or heavy pot and add garlic.
• When garlic is fragrant add the curry paste mixture to hot oil and ('choonkay') or cook until all the water has evaporated, stirring constantly so that the curry does not scorch. This step is 'secret' for developing a nicely flavoured curry.
• Add chicken and stir to coat in curry. Add 1/2 to 1 cup of water so that the chicken is just covered by the water. Bring to a boil then lower heat to medium; cover and cook until meat is tender and sauce is reduced by one-third.(about 30 mins); add more water if more sauce is required. Sauce should be thick and not overly watery.
• Adjust salt and hot pepper.