Trinidad Pelau

Trinidad Pelau is a stew made with beef or chicken with a unique flavor from searing meat in caramelized sugar. With rice, coconut milk, and peas.

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

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 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
• 1.5 cups water
• 1.5 cups uncooked brown rice

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.