Where Do Doubles Come from?

Where Do Doubles Come from?

Doubles is a common street food originating in Trinidad and Tobago. It is normally eaten during breakfast, but is also eaten occasionally during lunch or as a late night snack and popular hangover food for local Trinidadians.

What are doubles in Caribbean food?

Doubles is a humble sandwich made from curried chickpeas tucked between two pieces of fried flat bread and dressed in tamarind and coriander sauces, mango chutney, kuchela (spicy, green mango chutney) and cucumber.

How much is a doubles in Trinidad?

There's a sign apologizing for a recent hike in prices: doubles are now $1.50, up from $1.25. (A filling meal for $3 is still a deal in our book.) Ali's Trinidad Roti Shop.

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