ENJOY TRINI’S ULTIMATE STREET FOOD!!!
Pretty much everything we do revolve around food. Out for drinks? Yes but we’ll stop for doubles/roti/gyros after. Trinidad & Tobago can be complicated. But our united, delighted appreciation of food is our society at its simplest and most artless. Where ever there is food, there we go. There’s always talk about the diversity and complexity of the country: ethnicity, religion, politics, preferences in Carnival bands. But, if there’s something that really holds us together though, it is our love of food.
Everyone likes to eat; Trinis are no different: but some of our favorites may be unfamiliar, or variations on a theme, passed through the history of this country, and adapted to the particular conditions of the Caribbean, where it’s difficult to simply mimic the great cuisines of Africa, Europe, India and the Middle Eastern.
Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that doubles have become known as the
epitome of Trinidad’s Street Food culture and everyone’s favorite! What is
doubles? In the words of a trini it’s simply two barras with channa and pepper.
But if you want to get technical, its Curried chickpeas, served with one or
several sauces and chutneys(mango sweet sauce, tamarind, shadow beni, coconut,
cucumber, kutchela), and a dash of hot pepper sauce if you like it hot, on a
flatbread called a “barra”. There will be two barras; hence the name “doubles”.
But, if you got a big appetite, you might want to add another barra and make it a triple delight! There’s always some hot debate around where you can find the best doubles in Trinidad. Do you have a favorite? Take part in the poll before and let us know!
Trini's Best Doubles
On your next trip to Trinidad, you will definitely want to try a doubles or two or three! It’s quite impossible to just have one! Doubles have become so popular, its often features in various international news. Check out these links below!
Medford definitely has the best doubles
ReplyDeleteYou sir deserve a medal :)
DeleteMedford chaguanas 😍😍😍
ReplyDeleteYesssss, I see you have good taste :)
DeleteMedford Chaguanas OFC. Can I have three slight everything with bandanya ❤️
ReplyDelete3 slight? Yesssss
DeleteSo delicious and easy on the budget. Sauce in Curepe is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteWho said you cant have a belly full for 10 bucks? Sauce is second best for me :P
DeleteI've never been to Trinidad but all my friends who been there always bring me back doubles when they visit. I cant wait to try one on the spot! And it seems Medford is the best so far based on your poll!
ReplyDeleteHey, Message me when you do visit, I'd be happy to take you to have a doubles at Medford :)
DeleteSally's opposite RBC Bank Independence Square, Port of Spain, the best!!!
ReplyDeleteI've heard about Sally's!
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