Doubles - Twice the goodness!

A staple in Trinidad street food scene, “doubles” consists of two main components, bara – a fried, yet soft, flour-based flat bread – and channa – a curried chickpea mixture and flavored with chadon beni (a popular native West Indian herb; also known as culantro or Mexican coriander). This vegetarian dish got its name in 1951 when a vendor used two bara to hold the channa filling following a request from local students. It can be enjoyed at any time of the day and is widely eaten after a night out on the town.

TriniChow has a listing of the top doubles in T&T

Served with tamarind sauce and a variety of chutneys, including coconut or mango, it’s a cheap, satisfying dish found pretty much anywhere. A favorite spot to grab some is the parking lot of the expansive Queens Park Savannah, which transforms into a lively fair with food vendors and occasional live music in the evenings. Alternate versions can also be found, including “gourmet doubles” that use a meat filling, and “Chinese doubles” with chow mein. When in doubt, there’s also an app, Eat ah Doubles, with more than 400 vendors listed, ensuring you’re never far away from getting your fill.