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Trinidadian Chicken Pelau

Name: Trinidadian Chicken Pelau
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 porcije
Cuisine: caribbean
Ingredients: 900 g chicken thigh boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces; 30 ml lime juice; 1 žlička salt; 0,5 žlička black pepper; 3 strok garlic minced; 1 žlica ginger grated; 0,5 kos scotch bonnet pepper finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat (neobvezno); 2 kos green onion chopped; 1 žlička thyme dried; 2 žlica ketchup; 2 žlica vegetable oil; 2 žlica brown sugar; 1 kos yellow onion chopped; 1,5 skodelica rice long-grain, rinsed until water runs clear; 1 pločevinka pigeon pea drained and rinsed; 1 pločevinka coconut milk full-fat; 1 skodelica water or chicken broth

This one-pot Trinidadian chicken pelau features seasoned chicken, rice, and pigeon peas cooked together in a rich, caramelized sugar base. It's a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Izvirni recept avtorja Forkin

Skupni čas: 1 h 10 min
Porcije: 4
Zahtevnost: Srednje

Brez glutena

Priprava

Sestavine

900 gchicken thigh, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
30 mllime juice
1 žličkasalt
0,5 žličkablack pepper
3 strokgarlic, minced
1 žlicaginger, grated
0,5 kosscotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat(neobvezno)
2 kosgreen onion, chopped
1 žličkathyme, dried
2 žlicaketchup
2 žlicavegetable oil
2 žlicabrown sugar
1 kosyellow onion, chopped
1,5 skodelicarice, long-grain, rinsed until water runs clear
1 pločevinkapigeon pea, drained and rinsed
1 pločevinkacoconut milk, full-fat
1 skodelicawater, or chicken broth

Oprema

large bowl · cutting board · knife · measuring cups and spoons · large pot with lid

Postopek

Korak za korakom

1
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, lime juice, salt, black pepper, garlic, ginger, scotch bonnet pepper (if using), green onion, thyme, and ketchup. Mix well to coat the chicken, then cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or up to several hours.
Približno 20 min
Kuharjeva opomba: For best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least an hour.
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Približno 1 min
3
Add the brown sugar to the hot oil and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar melts, darkens to a deep amber color, and begins to smoke slightly. This process creates the characteristic dark color and flavor of pelau, so be careful not to burn it.
Približno 3 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Watch the sugar carefully, as it can burn quickly. Remove from heat immediately if it gets too dark.
4
Carefully add the marinated chicken pieces to the pot, stirring quickly to coat them in the caramelized sugar. The sugar will seize up, but will dissolve as the chicken cooks.
Približno 2 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Be cautious as the sugar will be very hot and may splatter.
5
Sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. The sugar will melt and create a rich sauce.
Približno 7 min
6
Add the chopped yellow onion to the pot and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened.
Približno 4 min
7
Stir in the rinsed rice and pigeon peas, mixing them well with the chicken and aromatics.
Približno 1 min
8
Pour in the coconut milk and water (or chicken broth). Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
Približno 3 min
9
Cover the pot tightly and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not lift the lid during this time.
Približno 28 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Resist the urge to peek! Keeping the lid on helps the rice cook evenly.
10
Once cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Približno 5 min
11
Fluff the pelau with a fork and serve hot.
Približno 1 min

Pravilno shranjevanje

Shranjevanje

Store leftover pelau in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Pogrevanje

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying out.