Pelau Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pelau
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; ⅓ cup sugar (white or brown); 1 (2 1/2-3 lb) whole chickens, cut up; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ cups pigeon peas, soaked overnight or 1 ½ cups substitute black-eyed peas; 2 cups rice (do not use instant rice); 3 cups water; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 cups fresh squash, cubed (Hubbard or Butternut is fine); 2 carrots, chopped; ¼ cup chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bunch scallions or 1 bunch green onion, chopped including the greens; ¼ cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
⅓ cup sugar (white or brown)
1 (2 1/2-3 lb) whole chickens, cut up
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups pigeon peas, soaked overnight or 1 ½ cups substitute black-eyed peas
2 cups rice (do not use instant rice)
3 cups water
1 cup coconut milk
2 cups fresh squash, cubed (Hubbard or Butternut is fine)
2 carrots, chopped
¼ cup chopped parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bunch scallions or 1 bunch green onion, chopped including the greens
¼ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons butter

1
Heat the oil in a heavy pot or skillet.
2
With the heat on high, add the sugar and let it caramelize until it is almost burned, stirring constantly.
3
Add the chicken (or meat) and stir until all the pieces are covered with the sugar.
4
Reduce the heat to medium, add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
5
Drain the pigeon peas and add them to the pot along with the rice, water, and coconut milk.
6
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
7
Add the remaining ingredients, stir until well mixed, cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
8
The pelau should be moist at the end of the cooking time.

861

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, ⅓ cup sugar (white or brown), 1 (2 1/2-3 lb) whole chickens, cut up, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pelau falls under the General 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.

Pelau

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