The food in Trinidad can be simple or quite complex. It is
influenced by many cultures, including African, East Indian,
European, Chinese, and Native American elements. The foods
can be a bit on the spicy side, but you'll always find a
delightful custard or tasty ice cream available for dessert.
Enjoy todays recipe from Trinidad!
Chicken Pelau
Makes 4-6 servings
2-3 pounds chicken (breasts or thighs) 2 limes 2 teaspoons
salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 3 cloves garlic crushed 4
tablespoons brown sugar 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3
tablespoons oil 2 cups carrots 2 cups rice (NOT INSTANT!) 1
hot pepper (optional) 2 cups hot water 2 cups coconut milk 1
can pigeon peas (or green peas) 4 tablespoons raisins
Rinse chicken and rub with lime and rum if you like. In a
large bowl: add salt, black pepper, garlic, half of the
brown sugar and half of the Worcestershire sauce to chicken,
then set aside (the longer you let it sit, the better the
flavor!). Heat oil in large deep pot. When hot, sprinkle in
remaining brown sugar. Once sugar begins to bubble, add
chicken, coat well and cook until chicken is nicely browned.
Add carrots, rice, hot pepper, water and coconut milk. Mix
well. Cover tightly and cook on very low heat 30-45 minutes
until rice is almost fully cooked. Do not stir while
cooking. Add pigeon peas and raisins. Continue cooking on
low heat 10-15 minutes until rice is fully cooked. Add
additional Worcestershire sauce to taste.
Variation: Pork or beef can be used instead of chicken (soak
meat over night in Guinness uuuhh is good).
Chef2Chef Recipe Club Member Forum:
forums.chef2chef.netforums.chef2chef.netOpen ↗ ARCHIVE: at:
chef2chef.netclubOpen ↗
--
Rec.food.recipes is moderated by Patricia Hill at [email hidden].
Only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting.
Please allow several days for your submission to appear.
Archives: cdkitchen.comrfrOpen ↗ recipes.alastra.comrecipes.alastra.comOpen ↗