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Caribbean

Trinidad Pelau

A popular caribbean home-style dish with chicken, rice, pigeon peas, well suited for a family weekly menu.

Time70 min
Servings5
Calories
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • Chicken700 g
  • Rice350 g
  • Pigeon peas250 g
  • Coconut milk300 ml
  • Brown sugar2 tbsp
  • Carrot1 pcs
  • Salt1 to taste
  • Black pepper1 to taste
  • Thyme2 гілочки
  • Garlic2 cloves

Instructions

1

Season the chicken with green seasoning, garlic, pepper, and salt, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2

Melt sugar in a heavy pot into a dark caramel without burning it.

3

Add the chicken and stir quickly to coat the pieces in caramel.

4

Add rice, pigeon peas or beans, coconut milk, water, and thyme.

5

Cover and cook over low heat for 25-30 minutes until the rice and chicken are done.

6

Rest for 10 minutes and serve with cucumber or salad.

Trinidad Pelau | Zoremi