Cookin' with Batman: Bhagi (Spinach) Rice with Chicken | Taste of Trini

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Hi everyone! In this episode of Cookin' with Batman, he's going to show you a twist on the typical Bhagi Rice with Pigtails. For those who don't consume pork, Bhagi Rice with Chicken is the perfect alternative. Try Batman's recipe and I guarantee you'll love it. We're spending the day with Ma and Pa again, if you missed our previous video by Ma and Pa, click here to watch: • Vlog 16: Makin' a Cook...
Here's what you'll need for the recipe:
1 large chicken or 2 regular sized
15-20 dasheen bush leaves
1 1/2 cup of green seasoning - • Caribbean Green Seasoning
salt
black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
10-20 cloves of garlic
2 onions, slice
2 cups of chopped pumpkin
8-10 ochroes/ okras, chopped
10-20 pimento peppers
2 carrots,chopped
1 sweet pepper, chopped
5-8 whole corn, chopped into smaller pieces
1 cup of chopped celery leaf/chinese celery or you can use celery stalk in place of it
1 cup of chopped scallion/chive
2 tablespoons of golden ray butter/french maid butter
5 cups of parboiled rice (washed properly)
The milk of 2 coconuts or 2 cans of coconut milk
5-7 cups of boiling water
2 4 packs of Maggi Soup Mix Thick and Spicy
2-3 hot peppers (depending on your preference)
Hope you enjoyed! As usual, Batman doesn't work with exact measurements so I gave you my estimate :)
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R.
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[@karenandisa]

I see that you served everyone first and yourself last and batman took the older ones' plates. That is broughtupcy! Your parents (and bats') must be very proud of you. I wish more children today were taught to respect their elders. Maybe Trinidad would be in a better place than where it is today.

[@TasteofTrini]

karenandisa Yes, that's how I grew up. You're sure right about that. Don't know what's going on in Trinidad lately 😒 It's disturbing.

[@bhavanisukhdeo7548]

Taste of Trini . Awesome and simple! Thank you sooo much for your videos! 😊

[@mahagonynerkirk3768]

he don.t. the eat

[@kyleboodoo2501]

karenandisa I came here to give the same remarks. I enjoy this channel alot. It reminds me of my own family and the morals we share.

[@godscissorer]

Lol!

[@TheAsiaCentury]

u guys are so clean and have so much love, god bless ur home

[@warrenmckenzie9611]

Yall need a show this is how authentic Trinis does cook. I cook the same way with fresh vegetables. I follow all your videos keep them coming.

[@theolamarshall-bernard]

Love seeing your curtains blowing in the wind in the background. Miss Trinidad so much! Especially after being shut in for the winter months!

[@esogod3326]

Oh gosh bat I wish I had some of that rice. Thank you Taste of Trini for sharing our culture with the world. Props to you and batman for a job well done

[@WhaToCook]

Isn't it nice to have your family in your videos for a change?! I love the part where you were feeding the ducks with the coconut husk. When you were washing the chicken, flour was added, why? Batman can real cook! I would like to meet him one day! Very entertaining and informative video sweetie TFS!

[@TasteofTrini]

WhaTo🍴Cook Yes of course! The flour and salt takes the slimy skin off the chicken and it gets rid of that "fresh" scent. Yes you will get to meet him one day for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@joyrichardson9711]

Miami/Trini enjoying every movement even eating with your hands. I do that when I cook dahl and rice. Batman this is for you (👍).

[@marxmann3564]

Dis is why no matter where i is i love and appreciate every piece of my island and it's wonderful people,love this video very educational and interesting

[@julianahancock2789]

Oh lord, how I would love two spoonful of that rice n' chicken. Thanks for sharing, food and family.

[@fareenaramjohn9866]

Just saw this showed my dad we have to try it good job

[@monalisasankar3207]

Followed this recipe today. Its ah-maze-in. I love it. ❤

[@ratherbecamping5564]

grandad in the background walks in for water like ain't nothing going on... champion😎

[@TasteofTrini]

RatherBeCamping 556 Lol 😂😂😂

[@islandgirl3330]

All you have do is put the coconut in a 350 degrees oven and leave it for about 15 to 20 mins and you just have to hit it once or twice to crack and the shell will be released easily. No heavy digging to get the shell off. The backyard reminds me of my childhood days. We had the ducks, turkeys and chickens/fowls all living peacefully together. Chickens and eggs from the backyard every week.

[@cerise-wintersongsinternat7500]

I truly love watching you and Batman, I love you and your whole family you are all so beautiful(and Batman too) and blessed. May God continue to bless you all always. Sending hugs and kisses to you all.

[@sherryhoffman4185]

Sitting in cold but sunny Airdrie, Alberta watching this. This looks so yummy. Nice to see family cooking and eating together especially outside. Never had a cookup like this. Feeling hungry for Trini food. Keep coming with your great cooking videos.

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you :) These outdoor cooks are the best, you have to try it when it gets warmer :) Thanks for watching!

[@paularamdhan5738]

Another wonderful dish by the BAT himself.

[@sandy-k1n]

My kind of cook up! Yay to Batman. It looks so Delicious. Thanks for sharing.XXOO.

[@TasteofTrini]

sandra kitwana Yes, this is right up your alley. No problem xoxo

[@grovebai0723]

love it we call that cook up rice in Guyana

[@karminiparsan9256]

Delicious! Nice to see Batman in town again😆 Big kitchen.. I like it

[@TasteofTrini]

Karmini Parsan Thanks, you'll see him in a few more videos

[@arunaramkissoon7372]

Nice video with your family. This pot looks delicious. Never tried it with chicken, always vege or pigtails. Will definitely try it.

[@TasteofTrini]

Aruna Ramkissoon Thank you, you'll love it with the chicken, it's so yummy

[@samanthabaird6827]

Looking at your video I felt like it was home by my granny. The simple things we take for granted, like picking your bandana from the yard.....or feeding the ducks with the coconut...Thanks for sharing your video it was well received.

[@merleharry9721]

Omg..looks so yumm....must try to make a pot..only thing ..here i have only the regular spinach....great video...♥️

[@vincentc9584]

All, the food you guys do on this channel is a true Bless keep up the great videos ..

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you for watching :)

[@persaud1207]

what add to this vid, is ur family in it.... well done Bat!

[@andreatucker206]

Food so nice! Everybody started eating with utensils but went hands later, love this. Thanks to u & Batman. Keep them coming

[@TasteofTrini]

Yes, it was too good to eat with utensils lol

[@neishadaber9264]

I love it u can put de coconut in the frezer so it will come out easy that is after busting it ok nice couple

[@michellegiles8810]

Love your cooking batman

[@curlinegreen8657]

The food looked great...love it

[@oasisfullfilled7617]

I'm Haitian and I love the way you guys cook!! All carribbean islands have there own touch but looking at your videos, Trinidadians and Haitians cooking style very similar. The green seasoning is a must for us, we call it apiece, which means spice sauce in Creole. It makes my heart smile that our cooking style is almost the same. We don't use curry much though but I do since my boyfriend Is Jamaican. I like to know how all islands cook their food so I can change it up sometimes and try something different.I just made the crab and dumplings that you and Batman did and I must say everyone Love it! Thanks for the videos : )

[@TasteofTrini]

+Oasisfullfilled Nice! Thank you for watching! I would love to learn more about Haitian cuisine. I'm happy to hear you are open about different foods in the Caribbean, that's great! Glad the crab and dumplings came out great! Thanks for trying it ☺☺

[@petcharles1971]

+Oasisfullfilled At the end of the day, Caribbean cooking is heavily influenced by West Africa cooking. And in places like Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago you have a lot of South India cooking influence as well. In Latin American countries like Brazil, Colombia, and to a lesser extent Venezuela and Ecuador where there is a relatively large Black population you also find West Africa influence on the cooking. Even in the US, a lot of foods they cook in the South is influenced by West Africa.

[@smohammed6538]

Love batman

[@A-GoldenBar]

Diaz the real thing. Reminds off back home .

[@reynoldmichael3643]

wish there was a love button to click because I really enjoyed this video especially with the family interaction. well done guys 😊

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@karenf1079]

Very sweet video. What I enjoyed the most was watching the family interaction.

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you! :)

[@bassmasters2]

Excellent.Tell D Bat ah coming down this summer so we go lime.Lol.

[@naadia41]

i loved to see you guys eating with your hands and not spoons, food tastes better that way ( that's my opinion though). is Bat your brother? he seems like alot of fun .

[@TasteofTrini]

naadia ramcharan Glad you enjoyed the video, I love eating with my hands. Bat is not my brother but I consider him one.

[@naadia41]

Taste of Trini watching your videos has inspired me to cook more. Thank you for that .

[@kelvinbridglal4879]

nice video...detailed narration looks good ...food

[@evangelineverasammy526]

That was so wonderful that spinage rice bat you are a real good cook , waw hats off to you boy! !!! ty dearies! !! love y'all! 😀😀😊😊💚💚💚

[@meeksmission3046]

The best way to make coconut milk.... I swear.

[@asidandfamily6290]

What do you used to make that green seasoning? Looks so nice.

[@larrymoonan9849]

Another great dish you guys make cooking fun.

[@charmainerichards6801]

Thank GOD for blenders! I remember I had do the Greatting of the coconut! We had goats & chickens! There’s nothing better than a fresh killed chicken. Although I used to feel sorry for the goats or chicken when they were about to get kill... I could not watch!! NyC🇹🇹

[@richiebasdeo1480]

Great video I'm definitely trying this thanks again

[@cindilopez7056]

Looks yummy i can't wait to try this dish

[@karengadoo6107]

Can i use cream of spinach to cook the bhagi rice

[@vijaybirrer3566]

i will do it exactly like you did.Thanks.

[@veshmahlalwah334]

yummy yesss we seeing more batman in d kitchen. lol ladies enjoy while it lasts.

[@TasteofTrini]

Veshmah Lalwah Lol I have a few more with him

[@septemberdarling1264]

howmany people are you feeding,taste of trini. looks very good.

[@TasteofTrini]

lucinda Trix Lol, that pot fed about 20 people

[@Bang2uall]

Never heard of that dish thank you it look BOSS. Nice channel. 👏👏.

[@cheeryhuzzgreatpersonrose6186]

Eating with ur hand is best ever!!! ✔

[@TheBabytee25]

cheesecloth is better to strain the coconut in. keeps pulp out good. carrot juice same method.

[@TasteofTrini]

TheBabytee25 Thanks, I do that at home but we were at someone else's place so we had to work with what we had

[@TheBabytee25]

Taste of Trini I understand. Hey we island gals nuh romp wid di cooking. lol

[@victoriayorkshire2295]

Why do you wash the chicken with salt and flour?

[@marxxmann8758]

I really love this video i had to subscribe to the channel! But ill say this when preparing food remove the jewelry from your hands so that bacteria don't get into the food

[@deduke6544]

I bet that was very tasty, wish you had shown the finishing product.

[@PerfectNicolelyn]

Nice river lime cooking.

[@TasteofTrini]

Perfect Nicolelyn Yes, this and curry duck is what he cooks at the river

[@Realmrfixit]

Big up Allyuh self! 💯🇹🇹 NYC...

[@Work4Good757]

Gosh , you all could cook. You all making me hungry here!

[@Work4Good757]

That's a big pot!

[@TasteofTrini]

Bindmatee Ramsingh Lol Yes, about 20 people ate from that food. Thanks for watching!

[@michellegiles8810]

Very healthy dish

[@nixonmitchell3312]

This is great dish cook up everyone feel happy

[@lindadimassi1742]

Omg I could eat some now Very good job well done

[@patriciaaguilerajb007]

Esse jeito dos caribenhos cozinhar é bem parecido com o dos baianos e mineiros...hummm!!! Muita cor, muito tempero!!! Deve ser uma delícia!!!!

[@nalinisadloo3945]

In Guyana it’s called Cookup Rice❤️❤️

[@Lahillaha-illAllah]

I really ready to lime when batman ccokin'! lol

[@RichBumz]

Excellent video, made me feel like I was there.

[@vakevic31]

Batman, you need to come to Queens NY and open up a restaurant. by the way, we call this cook up in Guyana.

[@Vanathy02]

loved this video....you re making me miss my back home...

[@TasteofTrini]

Vanathee Jeya Thanks ☺☺ Happy you loved it

[@sreysaottc7062]

Nice vid. Question, what's the purpose of washing the chicken with flour and salt?

[@KMANANDROIDINFO]

Nice!! Reminds me of Guyanese cook up!

[@samanthabaird6827]

Hey did you ever use spinach bhagi with this meal, instead of the dasheen bush?

[@petcharles1971]

Good question. I can't recall seeing it ever made without dasheen bush

[@renamaharaj6286]

Madras Road by Aunty Polly Love watching ur videos Reshmi

[@dinri90]

What size iron pot are you using? I need to get a large one like this for a small lime. Thanks!

[@JordanKidd2323]

Florida in the house

[@navinsingh3748]

Omg that looks so good!!! Is that all tulsi growing amongst the bandhania? It have such a nice purple colour! This is a new favourite video of mine 😊😊

[@TasteofTrini]

Navin Singh Thanks, yes it is, it's growing everywhere. Happy you enjoyed the video, hope to see more from you soon. I need to catch up, I've been so busy and I imagine you are too with school

[@navinsingh3748]

Haha yes I could imagine how busy you'd be! I actually have a few days off and I recorded a bunch of new videos and finally got the last edits through with my Trinidad movie. Will upload soon before I get all caught up in my new semester 😂. Good luck with school!

[@louisescott1753]

Yummy! Similar to Fijian cooking. Looks great.

[@radhikadeo4727]

So do you guys live in Trinidad? Everything is made so fresh... 😍❤❤❤

[@tamarasudama3244]

DAT looking so delicious. will try dis recipe soon .

[@TasteofTrini]

Tamara Sudama Yes it is! You will love it!

[@brendaphillip417]

I'm not a lover of coconut milk in any rice dish, can I use chicken broth or water?

[@lillyandrews8557]

looking good, would love 2try but my kids don't eat dasheen bush,but day eat saheena,don't ask why, I don't know

[@TasteofTrini]

Lilly andrews Try it and I'm sure they won't even know it's there lol

[@brendaphillip417]

do you use lemon also to wash the chicken, I use both

[@smohammed6538]

I could lime with batman

[@annemariefollett7246]

Never tried it quite like that before! Hmmm...looks geeeeewd! Think i'll try it! :) (y)

[@tonyabrooks9014]

Batman is so freaking SEXY😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TasteofTrini]

I will let him know lol

[@tonyabrooks9014]

Please and thank you 😊😊😊😊😊😊 he's giving me heart failure 😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@williecountryman4332]

Where can I get a pot like that do they make them bigger

[@TasteofTrini]

Yes they make it bigger. Not sure where you can find it. Got this at Fair & Square in Chaguanas, Trinidad.

[@williecountryman4332]

Ok what's brand that make the pots

[@karimakajim1131]

Looks delicious, will try.

[@TasteofTrini]

Karima Kajim Thanks! You'll love it!

[@janetaylortaylor674]

Just shove the coconuts halves in the microwave for a few minutes and the coconut pops right out! Yeaa...!

[@TasteofTrini]

Nice! Never tried it

[@Shamilla4724]

omg i hav to try this

[@TasteofTrini]

Omilla Siewdath Yes you will love it!

[@airamilona1555]

oh my I hope you didn't get me wrong I love his food, he's like the cool friend, in other words "bat could go in house " as the older ones say.

[@TasteofTrini]

Dawna Maria Lol no not at all. I wanted to open up a channel for him but he doesn't have anyone to help him edit or film his videos so he prefers to just do videos on my channel. He's single if you want a link up hahaha

[@lindam8497]

ah gwam! that bhagi/chicken pot SWEET!! I CAN SMELL IT HERE IN QUEENS N.Y.!

[@kuskut]

Wonderful video as usual, was just wondering how does the bagi taste when it is stewed?Thanks for the upload!

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you! It actually doesn't taste bad. He only used a little sugar to stew the chicken so it was very subtle.

[@rhondaisraelsson3786]

this is my lunch today!!! wish me luck!

[@rhondaisraelsson3786]

delicious!!

[@TasteofTrini]

Glad to hear that! It's one of my favorite dishes!

[@user-ds5fr6ob3i]

What did u do with the rest of the coconut ?

[@JustManuelT]

I really enjoyed watching this...seem to be a beautiful lady and a nice family this made me sooooooooooo hungry...Lol

[@joellloyd2064]

what do you suggest I do with Dasheen stem?

[@devlall]

Joel Lloyd feed d duck lol

[@TasteofTrini]

Joel Lloyd You can cut it up small and add it to the rice as well. make sure you peel that thin skin or membrane on the stem before adding it

[@nadiashung9900]

I like this video. Nice.

[@airamilona1555]

gosh your food is always so colorful, I love that zip you add to the dishes it's so appealing. Tell bat get his own channel women love men who can cook. lol

[@TasteofTrini]

Dawna Maria Thank you, for now I'll be posting videos with him, maybe in the future he will get his own.

[@williecountryman4332]

What's the brand name of the pot that u are use

[@veshmahlalwah334]

willie Countryman in trini those pots dont usually have brandnames you can buy them in chagunas montrose mainroad has a variety store will try to findout the name and contact.

[@williecountryman4332]

Ok thank you

[@dilciaseecharan2146]

Your parents taught you well keep it up

[@marshafromtrinidad758]

I loooveeeee bhaghi rice!!!!!!!!!! But corn tho? Um, nahhhhhh. I will eat but leave out the corn in my plate. Lol

[@kavitaramgobindurgadeen1265]

wow what a large chicken. home grown the best

[@TasteofTrini]

Kavita Ramgobin Durgadeen Yes it's like 2 in 1.

[@kyleboodoo2501]

Today we are going to cook this, so I'm here for some information. Thanks! Really looks delicious

[@ronasha100]

Am a vegetarian but I would love to try this dish.

[@Dave1854]

Awesome dish Chef... and what can i say... BATMAN STRIKES AGAIN!!!! :P

[@TasteofTrini]

Dave1854 Thanks, you know he's a boss in the kitchen 😎