Pelau
A popular home-cooked Caribbean dish made with chicken, rice, and pigeon peas, perfect for a family meal.
Ingredienti
- pollo700 g
- riso350 g
- piselli piccioni250 g
- latte di cocco300 ml
- zucchero di canna2 cucchiaio
- carota1 pz
- sale1 a piacere
- pepe nero1 a piacere
- timo2 rametti
- aglio2 spicchi
Istruzioni
Salt the chicken, season with green spices, garlic, and pepper, and leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
In a heavy pot, melt the sugar into a dark caramel without burning it.
Add the chicken and stir quickly so the pieces are coated in the caramel.
Add the rice, pigeon peas or beans, coconut milk, water, and thyme.
Cover and simmer over low heat for 25–30 minutes, until the rice and chicken are cooked through.
Let the dish rest for 10 minutes and serve with cucumber or salad.
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