Trinidad Pelau

Pelau is a stew from Trinidad made with either beef or chicken. The unique flavor comes from searing the meat in caramelized sugar and then simmering it with rice, coconut milk, and pigeon peas. Serve accompanied by slices of tomato, avocadoes, or cucumber.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 541 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 ½ cups uncooked brown rice
• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 1 pound beef for stew, cut in 1 inch pieces
• 2 cups fresh pigeon peas
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cover and cook until rice is done, about 25 minutes.

Step 2

Cook sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat until it begins to caramelize. Stir in beef and cook until well browned.

Step 3

Add in peas, water, rice, coconut milk, and carrot, and bring to a simmer.

Step 4

Stir in parsley to garnish.