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Trinidad Paime

Cultural Context

Trinidad Paime, a beloved dish in Trinidad and Tobago, is often prepared during festive occasions and family gatherings. This sweet treat showcases the island's rich agricultural heritage, particularly its abundant bananas and coconuts. Traditionally, it symbolizes togetherness and celebration, making it a staple at parties and holidays. Today, variations of Paime can be found across the Caribbean, each with unique twists, reflecting local ingredients and tastes.

TrinidadianTTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 banana leaves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 cup coconut (grated)
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cornmeal
4 cups water
1/2 cup raisins

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: dried coconut

Coconut milk retains flavor while reducing fat content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with fewer calories.

vanilla

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence provides a similar flavor at a lower cost.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers acidity with a similar taste profile.

1

Prepare banana leaves by softening them to make them pliable.

2

Blend one whole coconut with one cup of water.

3

In a mixing bowl, combine three cups of cornmeal, half a teaspoon of nutmeg, half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon, a quarter teaspoon of sea salt, and one and a half cups of brown sugar.

4

Add half a cup of softened butter and one tablespoon of vanilla essence to the mixture.

5

Mix the ingredients until combined, adjusting with more water if necessary.

6

Add raisins to the mixture and combine well.

7

Take a portion of the mixture and place it in the center of a banana leaf, folding and wrapping it securely.

8

Tie the wrapped mixture with string to prevent it from bursting during cooking.

9

Repeat the wrapping process for the remaining mixture.

10

Boil the wrapped Pammy in a pot of three cups of water for 30 minutes.

11

Remove the Pammy from the pot and let it drain before unwrapping.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingsteaming

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlsteamer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

PaimPaimé

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