How to make Trini Paimie ( Moist & Soft ) - Episode 2026

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while providing a creamy texture.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and provide similar texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative for frying.

green onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: regular onions

Regular onions are more affordable and add flavor.

Add 1.5 cups yellow corn flour to a bowl.

Blend un-cooked pumpkin with a little water until it becomes a puree, then add to the bowl.

Add unsalted softened butter to the bowl.

Add vanilla or mixed essence to the bowl.

Add 0.5 teaspoon fresh nutmeg and 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon powder to the bowl.

Add 0.75 cups sugar to the bowl and mix well.

Add 3 cinnamon leaves to the mixture, breaking them in for flavor.

Scoop about a third of a cup of the mixture onto softened banana leaves and shape it into a square or rectangle.

Wrap the mixture in banana leaves and secure with foil paper.

Place the wrapped mixture in a pot of medium heat water and bring to a simmer.

Boil for 30 minutes, flipping the packets halfway through for even cooking.

Remove from water and drain on a colander.

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