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Pacro Water

Course Seafood /Drink
Cuisine Caribbean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 qts
Author Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs pacro Chitons
  • water enough to cover the pacro while boiling
  • 25 leaves chadon beni chopped finely
  • 6 leaves big leaf thyme chopped finely
  • 5 cloves garlic chopped finely
  • 1 ΒΌ tablespoon salt
  • 2 small limes
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Wash and place the pacro in a pot to boil. Add enough water to cover the pacro.
  • Boil for 15 minutes over medium to high heat. Strain three times - using a collander, then a strainer.
  • Note: Don't throw away the pacro. There is another recipe for its use.
  • Add the seasonings, salt and pepper. Squeeze the limes. Stir and adjust seasonings if necessary.