Trinidadian Chicken Pelau
There is one dish in particular that brings us all together, and that is the mighty Pelau. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 650 g Chicken cut into pieces
- 1/2 Lime
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp green seasoning
- 1 Onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- hot chili chopped or whole
- 4 spring onions sliced
- 1 celery diced
- 1/2 red pepper diced
- 5 sprigs thyme
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 315 g long grain rice washed
- 1 carrot sliced
- 1 tin coconut milk
- 650 ml water
Instructions
- Wash chicken with water and lime, then season with the onion, 1 tbsp green seasoning, garlic, ketchup, salt and black pepper. Marinate for 1 hour or overnight.
- In a pot, heat oil, before adding the sugar. Stir constantly until sugar bubbles then darkens and caramelises. Add marinated chicken and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add celery, red pepper and remaining green seasoning and toss/cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add rice, pigeon peas, carrots and thyme sprigs and mix everything together before pouring in the coconut milk and water. Add chili to the pot and bring to the boil.
- Place foil over the rim of the pot, then place the lid over the foil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring halfway to prevent sticking.
- Once the liquid had been absorbed, taste for salt and pepper.
- Serve with salad and your favorite hot sauce.