Pelau

20 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken pieces, skinned
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons mixed green seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 -3 tablespoons brown sugar (*or caramel browning)
  • 2 cups parboiled rice
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet peppers or 1/2 cup pimento pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked pigeon peas
  • 1 cup chopped pumpkin (*optional)
  • 1 cup chopped carrot (*optional)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 hot pepper
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups water

Directions

  1. 1
    Season chicken with salt, pepper, green seasoning, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and ketchup.
  2. 2
    Heat oil in a large heavy iron pot or skillet.
  3. 3
    Add sugar and allow to burn until brown.
  4. 4
    Add seasoned chicken and stir until pieces are well coated with burnt sugar; brown for 3-5 minutes. *Add more water if needed.
  5. 5
    Add rice and turn often until well mixed. Cook for 3 minutes more.
  6. 6
    Add onion, sweet peppers, carrots and pumpkin and cook for a few minutes, stirring a few times.
  7. 7
    Add peas, salt, hot pepper, coconut milk and broth. Bring to the boil, lower heat, cover and simmer until rice is cooked and all liquid is evaporated (about 25-30 minutes).
  8. 8
    Add more liquid if rice is still hard and continue to cook for few more minutes.
  9. 9
    Note: Pelau could also be baked in an oven. Cover pot with tin foil and bake at 350F degrees for 30-35 minutes.

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