Caribbean Roti
“Trinidad-style flatbread wrap filled with curried chickpeas, potatoes, or meat, a portable island meal.”
Flour
Chickpea
Potato
Onion
Garlic
CuminWhere it comes from
Caribbean roti, particularly popular in Trinidad, is a beloved street food that showcases the region's Indian heritage. This flatbread wrap is versatile, filled with various ingredients, and reflects the blend of cultures that make up Caribbean life. A fun fact is that roti is often used as an edible utensil for scooping up flavorful curries.
A warm, fluffy embrace for curried fillings, this Trinidadian wrap is the ultimate island comfort food, portable and packed with flavor.
On the Palate
What goes into it
How it's made
- 1
Prepare the dough by mixing flour with water and a pinch of salt, kneading until smooth.
- 2
Roll out the dough and cook it on a hot griddle until golden brown and slightly puffed.
- 3
Fill the warm roti with curried chickpeas, potatoes, or meats, folding it over like a wrap.
- 4
Serve immediately, allowing the flavors to meld within the warm bread.
