Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Pork | 100g cooked | 242 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup sliced (52g) | 16 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Watercress | 1 cup (34g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Seed | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pig's feet (pork stew meat can be used as a substitute)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 Congo or Habanero pepper chopped (Seeds and stem removed)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed lime juice
- 3 to 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cucumbers peeled and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- watercress, for garnish
Directions
Place the cut up meat in a large pot, cover with salted water, and cook over medium heat until the meat is tender (about 2 hours). Remove the meat from the water, rinse in cold water, and drain.
In a large bowl combine the cooked meat, garlic, onion, pepper, lime juice, water, salt, cucumbers, and ground pepper.
Marinate for at least 6 hours. Serve cold.
Category:Trinidadian Recipes
Category:Trinidadian Meat Dishes