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Trinidad Bake and Shark

Cultural Context

Trinidad Bake and Shark is a beloved street food originating from Trinidad and Tobago, often enjoyed at beaches. Traditionally made with fried shark fillets tucked into a soft, fried dough, it's a symbol of local culinary culture. The dish is typically garnished with fresh vegetables and sauces, reflecting the vibrant flavors of Caribbean cuisine. Today, Bake and Shark has gained popularity beyond its origins, with variations appearing in various Caribbean communities and food festivals.

CaribbeanTTmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon yeast
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cups water
1 pound shark (substitutes are cat fish or king fish)
1 chive (chopped)
3 cloves minced garlic
4 leaves culantro (chadon beni)
1 small chopped onion
1 pimento pepper (chopped)
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lime or lemon
1 egg
1/2 cup flour (for coating)
oil (for frying)

shark fillets

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Grilled chicken is lower in calories and tilapia is more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, and vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Salsa offers a fresh taste, while ketchup is often less costly.

1

Combine all dry ingredients, leaving a bit of flour separate.

2

Add water slowly and mix till the dough forms and knead well.

3

Leave the dough to rest for 20 minutes.

4

Wash the fish with lime and then drain properly and place in a bowl.

5

Add chives, garlic, culantro, onion, thyme, pimento, salt and black pepper.

6

Let the fish marinate for 5-10 minutes. Go back to the bake.

7

Place the pot on the stove using low heat with oil for deep-frying.

8

Once the dough has risen, make balls about 4 inches in diameter. At this stage, use the extra flour to help form the balls.

9

Use a rolling pin to flatten the balls to about 1/3 inch thick. Use extra flour if needed.

10

Fry the dough on both sides until golden brown.

11

Crack the egg into a bowl and mix well. Place the flour in another bowl.

12

Dip each piece of shark into a bowl with egg.

13

Then place it into the flour, making sure to fully coat it.

14

Fry until golden brown.

15

Drain the fried fish. Partly slice open one of the fried bake and place the fried fish inside it.

16

Add the following optional salad toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, ketchup, sliced pineapple and shredded cabbage.

17

Add the following optional condiments: pepper sauce, tamarind sauce, garlic sauce, mustard, chadon beni sauce, pepper sauce, and cucumber chutney.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlfrying pandeep panrolling pin

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freeegg-free

Allergens

fishgluten

Also Known As

Bake and SharkShark Bake

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