Pilau (Pilaf) Recipe

Name: Pilau (Pilaf)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 lb. chicken or beef; 2 lb. Uncle Ben's rice; 1/2 c. chopped sweet peppers; 1/4 lb. margarine or butter; 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 can pigeon peas, precooked; 1/2 c. chopped carrots; 1/3 c. cream of coconut; 1 chopped, medium onion; 1 clove garlic, crushed; olives and peppers (optional); bay leaf; thyme; salt to taste

Servings: persons

3 lb. chicken or beef
2 lb. Uncle Ben's rice
1/2 c. chopped sweet peppers
1/4 lb. margarine or butter
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 can pigeon peas, precooked
1/2 c. chopped carrots
1/3 c. cream of coconut
1 chopped, medium onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
olives and peppers (optional)
bay leaf
thyme
salt to taste

1
Cut and season beef or chicken to taste.
2
Soften peas; boil in water (add bay leaf and thyme for seasoning).
3
In a deep pot, cook beef or chicken in the margarine or butter until brown, then add cooked peas, rice, coconut cream, carrots and all the other seasonings.
4
Cover and steam until rice is cooked.
5
Check periodically; add some hot water if necessary.
6
When cooked, add chopped sweet pepper.
7
Serve hot.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb. chicken or beef, 2 lb. Uncle Ben's rice, 1/2 c. chopped sweet peppers, 1/4 lb. margarine or butter, and more.

Yes, Pilau (Pilaf) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Pilau (Pilaf)

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