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Chicken Pelau

Lunch Prep: 20 min | Cook: 25 min Serves: 5
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Chicken Pelau

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Chicken Pelau is one of the first meals I leant to cook and instantly fell in love. It is a very simple yet tasty dish. This can be eaten with different types of meat such as: chicken, beef or fish and the list goes on believe me the combinations are endless. It can also be strictly vegetarian and still hold a tremendous flavour. Some may argue that this dish is our national dish as it doest matter what time of the year it is we Trinis enjoy a good Chicken Pelau. Here the process of caramelization or what we like to say “browning “ takes place to not only give it a unique flavour but to also give it a great colour. Pelau can be used in any occasion whether its birthday parties or beach/river limes. Around Carnival time its one of the most cooked dishes because of this simplicity and versatility. I love a good Pelau with cold coleslaw or cucumber and tomato with a little salt. I hope this Carnival season you try this dish and make it your own. Enjoy

Ingredients
  • Rice 2 Cups
  • Sugar 1/3 Cup
  • Chicken 2 tbsp
  • Soya bean oil 2 tbsp
Instructions
  1. Place a pot on a medium heat then add the oil and sugar. Allow 30 seconds to 1 minute to pass then using a wooden spoon in a circular motion mix well.
  2. Let the mixture sit for another 2-3 minutes until it has caramelized.
  3. Add the meat and mix until all the pieces are fully coated. Cover and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Next place onion, garlic, rice and mix well. Let it sit for 2 minutes while stirring in between.
  5. Add peas or any other vegetables you like and combine.
  6. Place the coconut milk, salt, black pepper and a hot pepper.
  7. Stir well, cover and let it cook until the rice is tender about 20-25 minutes. Note: (see video on a tip to help create some steam to get the rice tender.)
  8. Serve hot and enjoy with your favourite condiment.

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Recipe Info
  • Author pcgurudm@gmail.com
  • Category Lunch
  • Preparation Time 20 minutes
  • Cooking Time 25 minutes
  • Servings 5
  • Date Added Mar 04, 2025