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Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Tumbáo de Trinidad

How to order / say it
Say it Tumbáo de Trinidad — [Toom-ba-oh deh Trinidad]
Order I'd like to try the Tumbáo de Trinidad.
Locally Quisiera probar el Tumbáo de Trinidad.
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A rich, spiced pork stew traditional to Trinidad.

Why try it?

Tumbáo de Trinidad is a celebration of local spices and herbs, revealing Trinidad's culinary affinity for bold flavors. A must-try for understanding the blending of indigenous and Spanish influences.

How it tastes

The stew is savory with a hint of heat and aromatic with herbs. Tender pork pieces are immersed in a rich, spiced sauce with a creamy texture.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originating in the mid-19th century, Tumbáo de Trinidad was born from the melding of Spanish and Afro-Cuban cooking traditions. Its prevalence in local feast celebrations made it symbolic of the Trinidadian table.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g pork shoulder
  • 🧄 150 g onion
  • 🥕 100 g bell pepper
  • 🧄 6 cloves garlic
  • 🧂 2 tsp cumin
  • 🌿 1 tsp oregano
  • 🍷 150 ml red wine
  • 🥕 50 g tomato paste

Method

  1. 1 Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic in a pot.
  2. 2 Add pork, cumin, and oregano, cooking until browned.
  3. 3 Stir in tomato paste and red wine, simmering until meat is tender.

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