Callaloo and Chow: Trini-Chinese Culinary Pop-up Opening Reception
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Selected as a Taproot pick
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Join Feed the Soul YEG, Cafe Caribbean and Fu's Repair Shop to preview a pop-up experience celebrating the fusion of Trini-Chinese cuisine.
Celebrate the bold, vibrant flavours of Trini-Chinese cuisine—a unique fusion of Trinidad & Tobago seasonings and traditional Chinese dishes at a one-night-only event showcasing the rich cultural blend of Guangdong (Chinese) and Caribbean traditions through a menu by award-winning Fu's Repair Shop's Chef Winnie Chen and Cafe Caribbean's Nadine Lewis and Pat Ross.
Discover the depth of flavor and history behind this fusion with dishes that integrate callaloo—Trinidad's national dish—and chow, a Cantonese cooking technique that uses high heat to bring out bold, fresh flavors. Callaloo, a rich and velvety stew made with dasheen leaves, okra, pumpkin, coconut milk, and spices, has roots in the culinary traditions of enslaved Africans in the Caribbean. This collaborative dinner not only offers a feast for the senses but also a journey through history, exploring how Chinese indentured workers brought their techniques to the islands, adapting them to local ingredients and creating a new culinary tradition.
To enhance this immersive sensory experience, be captivated by a traditional Lion Dance performance from the Yuet Wen Cultural Association and the infectious sounds of soca, dancehall, and calypso spun by DJ Diamond.
This one-of-a-kind experience reflects the creativity and resilience of cultural fusion, offering guests a delicious glimpse into diversity and heritage shaped by migration, adaptation, and the spirit of innovation that defines Trini-Chinese cuisine.
Things to NoteBy purchasing your ticket, you're supporting Black and racialized businesses and helping Feed the Soul YEG to amplify the diverse voices and talents within Edmonton's food community.
Meat and vegetarian options are available. We are unable to accommodate food sensitivities or make any modifications to the menu.
We would like to thank The City of Edmonton, Africa Centre, Edmonton Community Foundation and Edmonton Heritage Council who awarded Feed the Soul YEG funding to complete this project. We would also like to thank Edify Magazine for their in-kind support in advertising this event.
You'll Enjoy:Sample a 5 course set menu featuring traditional and fusion dishes prepared by award-winning chefs Winnie Chen, Nadine Lewis and Pat Ross.
Meat option
- Geera Pork Bao
- Chinese 5 Spice Wings
- Chicken Chow Mein
- Green Onion Cakes with 5 Spice Sauce
- Dessert Feature
Vegetarian Option
- Geera Tofu Bao
- Chunky Veggies
- Trini Fried Rice
- Green Onion Cakes with 5 Spice Sauce
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