Pelau Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pelau
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Season chicken with salt, pepper, green seasoning, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and ketchup.
2
Heat oil in a large heavy iron pot or skillet.
3
Add sugar and allow to burn until brown.
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
Add rice and turn often until well mixed. Cook for 3 minutes more.
6
Add onion, sweet peppers, carrots and pumpkin and cook for a few minutes, stirring a few times.
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
Add more liquid if rice is still hard and continue to cook for few more minutes.
9
Note: Pelau could also be baked in an oven. Cover pot with tin foil and bake at 350F degrees for 30-35 minutes.

1559

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

159

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chicken pieces, skinned, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons mixed green seasoning, and more.

Yes, Pelau falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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