Nov 6, 2022 · The avocado is not native to the islands, consequently it has no Amerindian name. It is known locally as “zaboca”, which is a transposition of the Aztec name ahuacatl into Trinidadian patios by way of the Spanish “aguacate”, and the French “l’avocat”.

Aug 23, 2008 · Looking in the fridge, I picked up a Zaboca (Avocado), pepper sauce, garlic, onion, a few other herbs and set out to make Guacamole (wa-ka-mo-lay) or Zaboca Choka.

Sep 17, 2024 · Definition: The Trinidadian word for avocado. History: Common in local gardens and often eaten with bread, or added to meals. Examples: Zaboca choka, sliced zaboca with salt and pepper. Recipes: Zaboca choka (avocado choka) recipe.

Jun 25, 2009 · To this day, whenever someone’s visiting Canada from the islands they usually bring me some of those wonderful pears we call Zaboca (providing they’re in season). Sure they’re readily available in the grocery stores here, but they’re the tiny varieties we get from California and Mexico.

Zaboca is a thin-skinned fruit with buttery flesh and a single large seed at the center. The main local varieties include pollock (fleshy, loose seed), lula (pear shaped with a longer ‘neck’), and Simmonds (lighter skin and flesh color).

Mar 31, 2020 · We did a Trinidadian take on guacamole, and made a zaboca choka. In case you’re wondering, zaboca is Trini speak for avocado. Our choka is a quick and easy recipe.

Nov 6, 2022 · It is known locally as “ zaboca “, which is a transposition of the Aztec name ahuacatl into Trinidadian patios by way of the Spanish “aguacate”, and the French “l’avocat”. Do Jamaicans call avocados pears? In Jamaica, it is Pear but in the US it …

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Nov 19, 2010 · The trinidadian word for Avocado; Edible pear shaped or round fruit with an egg shaped seed. The flesh is green on the outside and turns yellow closer to the seed.

How to make zoboca choka a Caribbean style guacamole, enhanced with lovely scotch bonnet peppers. Using avocado which is also known as zaboca or pear in the Caribbean, this recipe for making a...