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Pelau (Trinidadian Chicken and Black-Eyed Bean Pilaf)

Pelau (Trinidadian Chicken and Black-Eyed Bean Pilaf) is built on Vegetable Oil, Granulated Sugar Or Brown Sugar Packed, Chicken Cut Up, Onion Chopped, and Garlic Minced. Serves 6. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 3 tbsp
• 3/4 cup
• 1
• 1
• 1 clove
• 1 1/2 cup
• 2 cup
• 3 cup
• 1 cup
• 2 cup
• 2
• 1/4 cup
• 1 tsp
• 1 bunch
• 1/4 cup
• 3 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In heavy pot or skillet over high heat, heat oil.

2. 2

   Add sugar and let caramelize until almost burned, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Add chicken and stir until all pieces are coated with sugar.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium, add onion and garlic.

5. 5

   Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.

6. 6

   Drain peas and add to pot.

7. 7

   Add rice, water and coconut milk.

8. 8

   Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Add squash, carrots, parsley, thyme, green onions, ketchup and butter and stir well.

10. 10

    Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.