Weeknight Trinidadian Pan-Fried Cheese Dumplings

Assemble the ingredients: cheese, black pepper, olive oil, cinnamon, salt, paprika, chili.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the cheese and cook until pan-fried.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Trinidadian flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Trinidadian accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.