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Bake and Shark β€” traditional dish from Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
Street food Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

πŸ”₯620kcal
πŸ’ͺ40gProtein
🌾75gCarbs
πŸ₯‘25gFat
🌿5gFibre
βš–οΈ400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🐟 Fish

Bake and Shark

How to order / say it
Say it Bake and Shark β€” [bayk and shahrk]
Order Can I have a Bake and Shark?
Locally Ah could get ah bake an' shark?
Say locally

A popular street food featuring fried shark in fried dough.

Why try it?

Bake and Shark embodies the island's vibrant street food culture, brimming with the freshness of the sea and the creativity of local cooks. It's a must-try for understanding Scarborough's love for bold flavors.

How it tastes

The crispy yet tender fried shark, seasoned with Caribbean spices, nestled in a soft fried dough, combines contrasting textures and flavors with tangy sauces and fresh garnishes.

Origin & History β€” first documented: 1920

Bake and Shark originated on Maracas Beach in Scarborough during the early 20th century. Evolving from a simple fisherman’s meal to an iconic street food, it garners immense popularity amongst locals and tourists.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 250 g shark fillets
  • 🌾 200 g flour
  • 🌾 10 g baking powder
  • 150 ml water
  • πŸ₯• 50 g cabbage
  • πŸ₯• 50 g tomato
  • πŸ₯• 50 g cucumber
  • πŸ₯£ 50 ml garlic sauce
  • πŸ₯£ 25 ml pepper sauce
  • πŸ§‚ 5 g black pepper
  • πŸ§‚ 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Season shark fillets with salt and pepper, then fry until golden.
  2. 2 Mix flour with baking powder and water to form a dough; divide and fry.
  3. 3 Assemble by stuffing fried dough with shark, cabbage, tomato, and cucumber slices.
  4. 4 Add preferred sauces and serve hot.
All Caribbean recipes β€” Trinidad and Tobago β€” Scarborough β€” Bake and Shark
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