TrinCiti Roti Shop

TrinCiti’s doubles have a loyal following, with some fans waiting in line for up to an hour for their fix. The doubles, a deal at $2.50 each, are topped with kuchela (green mango relish), chadon beni sauce (a popular condiment made of culantro, garlic, lime, and pepper), and tamarind sauce. The oxtail and shrimp doubles are popular, as are the curry dishes. I tried the curry duck, which was tender and exploded with spice thanks to a common Caribbean cooking technique, bounjay. The term stems from bhunao, an Indian cooking style that involves stir frying and sauteing ingredients until they caramelize. After the duck is fried in a mixture of cilantro, celery, garlic, hot pepper, masala, curry powder and other spices, it is simmered for at least two hours. At $17, you better believe I’ll be back for more.