Best 3 Trinidad Toolum Recipes
**Trinidad Toolum: A Flavorful Journey Through Caribbean Cuisine**
Embark on a culinary adventure to Trinidad and Tobago with the enticing dish of toolum. This traditional delicacy is a delightful combination of stewed vegetables, succulent meats, and a melange of aromatic spices, capturing the essence of Caribbean cuisine. In this comprehensive guide, we present a collection of authentic toolum recipes that showcase the diverse culinary heritage of the islands. From classic beef toolum to vegetarian variations and seafood delights, these recipes offer a tantalizing exploration of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our step-by-step instructions and insightful tips will guide you in creating this flavorful dish that is sure to impress your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Trinidad and Tobago.
TOOLOOM (TRINIDADIAN MOLASSES AND COCONUT SWEETMEAT)
Provided by Daisann Mclane
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield Two dozen balls
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the molasses in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the sugar, and cook, stirring constantly, until it is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the nutmeg and coconut and continue stirring until the mixture is stiff and the coconut is cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Form into 1 1/2-inch balls on a baking sheet lined with wax paper or aluminum foil that has been heavily greased with the shortening or butter. Allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 100, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 7 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TRINIDAD TOOLUM
This is a traditional Trinidadian sweet that used to be popular with children. It's still available from select stores but it's now more of a specialty item. Haven't made this in years but now that I have a child it's time to dust off this recipe.
Provided by WizzyTheStick
Categories Candy
Time 40m
Yield 36 balls, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook sugar in a heavy aluminum or iron pot and stir until it liquefies.
- Mix the shredded coconut in with the sugar and stir until well blended.
- Stir occasionally until liquid reddens.
- Add molasses, dried orange peel and ginger.
- Stir to blend and when the mixture starts to rise and fall, stir briskly and keep stirring until it leaves the side of the pot.
- Remove from the heat and drop by table spoon onto a lightly greased tray or dish.
- Shape into balls (about the size of table tennis balls).
- Remove when firm and store in airtight containers.
- * Serving size is a wild guess as I don't remember how much this recipe produces! Same with cooking time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 16.2, Sodium 38.9, Carbohydrate 74.3, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 65.4, Protein 2
TOOLUM
Another find from CaribSeek recipes...posting here for ZWT5.by Dave DeWitt and Mary Jane Wilan In the early part of the twentieth century, sweet vendors would pound the streets of towns and villages in T&T, selling candies by means of a spinning wheel. For a penny, a customer spun the wheel and received the number candies indicated when the wheel stopped--up to fifty. Toolum, one of the earliest T&T candies, was undoubtedly supplied by such vendors. Please note cooking time is a guess....
Provided by Thea
Categories Candy
Time 1h
Yield 30 candies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt the sugar in a pot under low heat, stirring constantly, and cook until it turns golden brown. Add the molasses, stirring constantly. Add the coconut, orange peel, and ginger, and reduce heat, still stirring. Cook until the mixture separates smoothly from the bottom and side of the pot.
- Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool. Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto aluminum foil or a slightly oiled cookie sheet. Place grated coconut atop each little cone.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.2, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 8.1, Sodium 13.1, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 18.3, Protein 1
Tips:
- Use ripe plantains: The riper the plantains, the sweeter and more flavorful your toolum will be.
- Boil or steam the plantains: Boiling or steaming the plantains will help to soften them and make them easier to mash.
- Mash the plantains until smooth: Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the plantains until they are smooth and creamy.
- Add your desired seasonings: You can add a variety of seasonings to your toolum, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or cumin.
- Fry the toolum in hot oil: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the toolum and fry until it is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the toolum with your favorite dipping sauce: Toolum can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ketchup, hot sauce, or garlic sauce.
Conclusion:
Toolum is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up ripe plantains and it can be made with a variety of different seasonings and toppings. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give toolum a try!
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