It’s a must try!

Trini Pepper Steak

This is a basic recipe of pepper steak that I modified to incorporate a bit of a local touch. It’s a must try! With the addition of mainly the molasses and the ginger it unlocks hidden flavor that would just send your taste buds wild!

Serves 6

6 (6 oz each) fillet steaks

1 tbsp oz salt

1 tbsp black pepper

2 oz margarine

1 ½ oz Worcestershire sauce

3 tbsp tomato paste

4 pimentos chopped

1 bunch chopped chive

1 tbsp lime juice

3 tbsp rum or wine

1oz chopped parsley

1 bunch shadow beni

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tbsp molasses

Hot pepper (to taste) minced

METHOD

1. Season steak with salt, black pepper, ginger, shadow beni and molasses.

2. Heat half of the margarine and sauté steak for 8-10 minutes; remove from the pan.

3. Add remaining fat to the pan; stir in hot pepper, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, pimentos, chive, lemon juice, garlic, parsley and wine or rum.

4. Turn up heat, stir and cook for 1 minuet; adjust salt and pepper to taste.

5. Return steak to pan and stir quickly over high heat until well blended.

6. Cook for a further 20 min or until tender.