Trinidad Pelau
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serves:
6
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yield:
6 servings
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ready in:
1 hour
(15 mins
Prep
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45 mins
Cook)
Pelau is a stew from Trinidad made with either beef or chicken. The unique flavour comes from searing the meat in caramelised sugar then simmering with rice, coconut milk and peas. Serve accompanied with slices of tomato, avocadoes or cucumber.
Recipe provided by:
Allrecipes
ingredients
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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450g (1 lb) diced stewing steak
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300ml (1/2 pint) water, or as needed
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275g (10 oz) uncooked brown rice
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250ml (8 fl oz) coconut milk
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450g (1 lb) dry chickpeas (that have been soaked overnight in cold water)
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1 carrot, peeled and chopped
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1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh parsley
preparation method
- Cook sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat until it begins to caramelise.
- Stir in the beef, and cook until well browned.
- Bring the water, coconut milk, rice, peas and carrot to a simmer; cover and cook until rice is done, about 45 minutes. Remember to check and stir frequently.
- Sprinkle over parsley to garnish.