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Trinidadian Pelau

Trinidadian · Caribbean STOVETOP

8/10

One-pot rice dish with chicken, pigeon peas, and caramelized sugar base, Trinidad's answer to jambalaya.

Chicken Rice Dish Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Browning sugar to a dark caramel before adding chicken creates a bitter-sweet base that colors and flavors the entire dish; coconut milk adds richness and the crust on the bottom is coveted.

Key Ingredients

chicken rice pigeon peas coconut milk brown sugar thyme scotch bonnet green seasoning

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