Ultimate Fish Pie | How to Make Fried Fish | Trini Fish Choka

Growing up my dad was a fisherman and he brought home the best catch of the day and the most colossal shrimp I've ever seen to date. Nowadays it is difficult to source fresh fish where I live and crave the seafood of my childhood. This pie was inspired by the pie he and my mom brought home on Saturday mornings from the Bay where he sold their catch.
I have not seen any pies like this on You Tube so thought I would share my version with you. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Printable recipe for the Ultimate Fish Pie:
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To wash and season fish
2 lbs fish or small whole fish, (king fish, carite, red snapper, croaker, catfish, cutlass)
4-6 tbs green seasoning, or to taste
1 ½ tsp salt and black pepper
To fry
2-3 cups of oil, for frying
To Knead Dough
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tbs baking powder
1 tsp Himalayan salt
1 tbs brown sugar, optional
About 1 cup plus 1 tbs lukewarm water
2 tbs butter or oil
To Make Fish Filling
2 pounds fried fish
Onion, chopped
Chopped scallion or bandhania(culantro)
2-4 tbs green seasoning
Hot pepper, chopped
Salt and pepper
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Love how well seasoned the fish is all those herbs are just amazing

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RIGHT UP MY ALLEY I AM A PESCATERIAN EATING PLANT BASED FOODS I WILL EAT THIS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK

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LOOKS LIKE SWAI

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The green Cilantro salsa is called Chatni in HIndi. Trinidad is famous for Fusion of Indian and African culture, their Hindi inspired music is also called Chatni Music. Choka word from HIndi means delicious.

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Check out "nack ah ting" Chutney music.

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What I Most Love About YOU is that you make dough look so easy to make and please take this as a very high compliment DOUGH HATES ME even the dough in the can!! I'm more of a cook not a Baker so > tried to make your Roti because I live in apart of Florida where all the food is bad anyway You had me so comfortable I tried Roti and curry shrimp GURRRRRL my hubby want nothing to do with heat or curry it came out so Good hubby now request your Roti with the peas inside Thank You! Now I'm going to try to do these for my clients I cooked for a Food Bank and I have people from the island who I know would enjoy some home cooking just because your in need the food can still be good and spark good memories! Sorry for the short story I just wanted you to know your touching others and your a BLESSING to them and me! Off to get supplies for the green seasoning 🙏👍💛👏👏👏👏😊🤗1 homeless and hungry person will go to sleep with a full belly and remembering FAMILY

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Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful recipe with us I have never seen fish pies cook like this before I am glad I came across your recipe tonight I will definitely try this I am originally from Trinidad and Tobago currently in Toronto Canada 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

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Yaaasssss!!!! I love fish pies (childhood favourite). Haven’t eaten it in years. This is going down. Thank you thank you Ria. Love it!

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I did enjoyed fresh fish when I were small I miss those days my mom used to catch fish for us to eat

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Ria, so far every recipe I used from you came out perfectly delicious...I will be trying this one also. Thank you..🤗❤🇹🇹

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Never heard of fish pie so this was interesting. I like the way you take the time to explain the process. I am definitely gonna make this as soon as I am able to go to the fish market.

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Wow I love it look so delicious

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Looks so mouthwatering! However. I’ll have to make a double or triple batch for my family and then fight to get two 😩

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GOOD NIGHT REIA, YOUR FISH PIES LOOKS AMAZING AN YUMMY.

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It never too long while watching you cook , Ria. Thank you very much for sharing this delicious recipe of your fish pie. This is definitely a try for me. My grandchildren would absolutely enjoy this dish. Love your little mischievous boy. He’s a cutie pie. I could see he is very loved. Keep up your work. Blessings to you and your family.❤️

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Never had this when I was growing up in Guyana! Had fish choka for sure but not like this in a dough...kinda like a Bake! Love it... will try making this for my son amar in university ! Thanks so much!

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Hello Ria, Just want to give a huge "Thank You" to you for your many educational and useful vlogs. I've followed several of your recipes and methods to make many childhood meals for my American family and they enjoyed them immensely. My daughter has asked me to follow your recipe for Dhalpuri (?) Roti. BTW I was born in Waterloo Trinidad and left when I was 14 so I remember going to Orange Valley Bay and Waterloo Bay. Thanks again for your recipes.

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What a pleasure to watch and learn. Your voice was a huge plus of encourgement and you made the small imperfections seem perfect. Thank you very much. Love coming all the way from Laventille Trinidad.

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Oh and one more thing, your an animal lover just like us. A beautiful ending to your tutorial.

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Thanks Rita, I tried the fish cake recipe over the weekend and my family loved them!

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My pies came out wonderful, Thanks to you Miss Rita.

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What is this!!! I made fish pies this morning😋😋 We in the Caribbean are so blessed to get fresh seafood. I am always in my glee when I am on time to get fish straight from a boat..best fish ever👌👌..your pies make me feel to eat some more🤗🤗

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Am glad you have fought how to make the pie I must make them next time I get fish. You're a good teacher,

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Made this today ..husband loved it❤.thanks for your guidance

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I would try soon. It look so delicious. I never had fish pies before, so it would be a must. Thank my lovely Ria. God bless those hands.

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You are so welcome

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Looks 😋. Can't wait to try this recipe. Thank you.

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Looks delicious. Going to try making these soon! You make cooking look so easy.

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You did excellent kneading your dough Thanks you for sharing. God bless you your family. Good job in fish pies enjoy

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Hi Ria, i love how you made everything, how you season the fish and when you fry it i felt like eating fish 😄😄, the dough nice and soft and i love the way how you seal the pies, they came out really nice wish i was tasting it🙂 he sure is happy to be outside

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Growing up here in south my moms use to make it with sardines. She used ketchup, mustard and all those seasonings you just used with a little cornflakes to give it some body.

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Another delicious recipe and video - a must try soon one - thanks ☺️

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Those peppers especially that scotch bonnet pepper would set my soul on 🔥🔥🔥

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Real nice. .love fish pies remind me of ICACOS love love love thanks.

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I always look forward to your videos easy to follow and encouraging to try will definitely be trying it God bless u & your family 💕🙏🏻💕🌹

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You're so right... I regret not taking the time to appreciate eating fresh seafood daily 🇦🇬. Now, I could hardly source it 😪

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Only one thing was missing with those well seasoned delicious golden pies - my presence! Wow!

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This recipe is mind blowing . As a Chef I love fish this recipe is must try

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Thank you. 🌷

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Fish taco and daal choka is what I enjoy.

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The first time I am watching your cook. This is the best. Well seasoned

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Thank you!

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Friend you make cooking look so easy , love to watch you cook, enjoy and have a blessed night

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Hello , I could come cook for you 😊

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Wow! Never eaten a fish pie but after watching your video this is a must try. New to your channel and I just subbed. I can't wait to see all your other recipes.

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Hi Ria it’s always good to see you I’m fasting girl so I can’t tell you I’ll make it for my son to you and your lovely family stay safe bye.

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These look sublime!! I do hope everyone at home appreciates your efforts:) 🙏🏼. Yep the best deals on quality fish where I am is two whole fresh bream or sea bass for £4.20 or four frozen (but high quality) tilapia fillets for £4.50. It's getting harder and more expensive to source other options. Thanks for this video!💛

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I enjoy watching will be trying thank you

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Very good fish choka! Thanks for sharing this recepie!

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Sure will try ,like your back ground music ,thanks .

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The pies looked divine! I can taste them through the screen. 😉Your recipes never fail. Keep up the great work.

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You cook with so much love.

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I made fishcakes for the first using your recipe, it came out perfect and was so delicious. I am definitely going to give these fish pies a try. Thanks for sharing. 🤫🤫🤫

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Looks divine

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Hope you enjoy!❤️

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Another great recipe, another must try. Thank Ria

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Lord i KNOW thats good! Thanks! Subbed!

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I'm not much of a fish eater but I'm going to try your recipe. I love dachshunds and it was nice that you included your little one.

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Amazing that's awesome thanks for sharing one of your amazing recipes 😀

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Hello Ria! Thanks for all your delicious Trini recipes. Your paratha recipe was the first I used that gave me results like my Mom's roti. Can you do a corned beef pie please? I love your recipes!

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I will try, this is delicious

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Hi Rita, I enjoyed watching your video and hearing the softness of your tone I felt like I was in my mummies kitchen learning how to prepare meals for the family. I can’t wait to try this one for my husband. Looks and Smells Great 😊 (smell a vision)

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Yes I am going to try it ❤

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I known they use a tip of water to seal the edges,and or a fork at the edges to allow the heat to pass through and not burst the pie.Their is also a potspoon with holes so when you pick up the pie ,you don't pick up oil

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Fantastic recipe 😋😊😊💕💕