A Taste of Trinidad : Authentic Doubles, Channa & Sauces

Learn to make Trinidad & Tobago’s most iconic street food from scratch. In this hands-on experience, you’ll create soft bara, flavorful channa, and traditional sauces while discovering the history, culture, and techniques behind authentic doubles, one of the Caribbean’s most beloved street foods.

90 minsSession Duration
beginnerLevel
$60Private Session
$30Group Class
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Mackaeda Mc Kenzie
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Mackaeda Mc Kenzie

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Trinidad and Tobago
6 years experience

I am Professional Host. i have 6 years of experience.

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1/2 tsp yeast
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup warm water
2 cans chickpeas
6-8 garlic cloves
4 pimento peppers (can substitute)
2 bunches culantro or cilantro
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tbsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp tumeric
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 veg stock cube (optional)
1 tbsp chaat masala
2 tbsp vinegar
Water (for chutneys)
1/2 cup tamarind or mango chutney
Salt
Black pepper
Sugar

Tips & Swaps

* Read through the ingredient list before class begins and reach out if you have questions. * Have all ingredients ready. * If you cannot find culantro, cilantro works well. * Store-bought tamarind or mango chutney is perfectly acceptable. * Don’t worry if you’ve never worked with yeast before, I’ll guide you through it step by step. * Prepare for a little flour and fun. EQUIPMENT NEEDED * Mixing bowl * Medium saucepan * Frying pan or deep skillet * Tongs * Blender or food processor * Knife * Cutting board * Measuring cups * Measuring spoons * Wooden spoon * Paper towels * Plate * Bowl or container with lid for storing hot bara WHAT GUESTS WILL LEARN * How to make doubles bara from scratch * Working with yeast dough * Frying techniques for soft, fluffy bara * How to make authentic Trinidad-style channa * How to balance curry spices * Building and layering flavor * Traditional doubles assembly * The history and culture of doubles * Chef tips for texture and consistency

Preparation

* Drain chickpeas but KEEP the liquid * Wash culantro/cilantro * Wash pimentos * Set out all equipment * Have frying oil ready * Have blender or food processor assembled

Nutrition Facts

Calories1996 kcal
Protein75.1 g
Total Fat18.3 g
Saturated Fat2.7 g
Carbohydrates389.1 g
Fiber52.2 g
Sugars68.3 g
Cholesterol0 mg

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