Trinidad Pelau Recipe
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Trinidad Pelau

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"Pelau is a stew from Trinidad made with either beef or chicken. The unique flavor comes from searing the meat in caramelized sugar then simmering with rice, coconut milk, and pigeon peas. Serve accompanied by slices of tomato, avocadoes, or cucumber."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 pound beef for stew, cut in 1 inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 cups fresh pigeon peas
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Cook sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat until it begins to caramelize. Stir in the beef, and cook until well browned. Bring the water, coconut milk, rice, pigeon peas, and carrot to a simmer; cover and cook until rice is done, about 25 minutes. Stir in parsley to garnish.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 541 | Total Fat: 24.8g | Cholesterol: 51mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2006 by Crystal A.   view full review
My family is Grenadian and we eat Pelau too. We don't use coconut milk but it could only make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2008 by Seattle Dad Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I had to use kidney beans in place of the pigeon peas, but otherwise made this to spec. It's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2007 by PERSEPHONE   view full review
I ended up using the entire can (~1.25 cups) of coconut milk and approximately a cup of beef...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2011 by viter   view full review
My mother is a Trini, but she has been sick for years and doesn't cook anymore, but this Pelau...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2006 by merrij   view full review
We didn't like this recipie. I had to use a different type of bean, because i couldnt find...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2009 by stanjones   view full review
I tried this recipe over the weekend, it was a hit. My mother-inlaw loved it. My wife...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2006 by Vinnie   view full review
This is so deliciious. You can make it with or without the coconut milk and it is still good....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2010 by teasnob   view full review
This was wonderfully simple and very tasty. I didn't have coconut milk so substituted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2008 by somethingdifferentagain?!   view full review
This is a slightly sweet & creamy beef and rice dish. I had to cook longer because the brown...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by devon83   view full review
I love pelau and make it often....we add ketchup after we sear the meat in the brown sugar and...

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