Trini pelau recipe

What is Trinidadian Chicken Pelau? Trinidadian chicken pelau is arguably one of the best one pot meals the Caribbean has to offer! Don’t get me wrong, it’s got some stiff competition, and I may be slightly biased, but this one pot chicken and rice dish is the perfect way to satisfy your chicken and rice Read More

Chicken Pelau is a Trinidadian staple featuring rice, chicken, pigeon peas, carrots, and coconut milk. A perfect one pot meal!

*FC: Finely Chopped GREEN SEASONING INGREDIENTS Chive - 1 BundleChadon Beni - 1 BundleGarlic - 3 ClovesGinger - 2 TspThyme - 1 SprigHot Pepper - 1/2 or To Taste

YIELD: (6-8) SERVINGS INGREDIENTS 3 lbs Beef1 lb Rice800 Grams Pigeon Peas50 Grams Coconut Milk2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Peanut Oil1/2 Cup Brown Sugar15 Finely Chopped Pimentos (Seeds Optional)1/2 lb Onions1 Bundle of Chive2 Bundles of Chadon Beni or 10-12 Leaves (Culantro)1 Bundle of Thyme5 Garlic Cloves1/2 lb Pumpkin1/8 Cup Soy Sauce (Optional)2 Tbsp Golden Ray (Vegetable Cooking Butter)1 Hot PepperSalt & Black Pepper (to taste) METHOD Cut and trim beef to desired size ensuring to…

Christmas is not Christmas without my mom’s cooking and the red beans and callaloo combination with dhalpuri roti! Everything else was extras. The stew pork is another once a year must have! It was soo good even my daughter who claims she doesn't eat pork was fighting for the leftovers! My sister’s potato salad is always something I look forward to and every time I eat it we always have a detailed discussion on each ingredient she put in it. Macaroni pie made with Trini cheese and curry duck…

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Trinidad and Tobago’s Authentic Chicken Pelau! This delicious dish features tender chicken and parboiled rice cooked to perfection with a mix of spices and herbs. It’s a Caribbean favorite that’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. Save this pin for later and click through for the complete recipe!

Christmas is not Christmas without my mom’s cooking and the red beans and callaloo combination with dhalpuri roti! Everything else was extras. The stew pork is another once a year must have! It was soo good even my daughter who claims she doesn't eat pork was fighting for the leftovers! My sister’s potato salad is always something I look forward to and every time I eat it we always have a detailed discussion on each ingredient she put in it. Macaroni pie made with Trini cheese and curry duck…

While salted pigtails may not sound appealing to many people, it's a key ingredient in many dishes we would consider 'comfort food' in the Caribbean. Only recently are we seeing prominent chefs and restaurants trying to find ways to use the entire animal after it's butchered. Normal thing in the Caribbean. If pork (especially pig tails) is not your thing, I've got versions of Pelau using chicken, beef and we've even played with a vegan option as well. Check the Recipe Index for those…

This vegan pelau is a one-pot dish packed with king oyster mushrooms, pigeon peas, rice, and rich coconut milk. Perfect for a flavorful and wholesome meal, it's a plant-based twist on a beloved traditional recipe.

Pelau / Peleau / Pilau (n) A dish of browned meat, usually small pieces of beef or chicken, with rice, and usual pigeon peas.