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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 porsiyon
Cuisine: caribbean
Ingredients: 900 g chicken thigh boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces; 30 ml lime juice; 1 çay kaşığı salt; 0,5 çay kaşığı black pepper; 3 diş garlic minced; 1 yemek kaşığı ginger grated; 0,5 adet scotch bonnet pepper finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat (isteğe bağlı); 2 adet green onion chopped; 1 çay kaşığı thyme dried; 2 yemek kaşığı ketchup; 2 yemek kaşığı vegetable oil; 2 yemek kaşığı brown sugar; 1 adet yellow onion chopped; 1,5 su bardağı rice long-grain, rinsed until water runs clear; 1 konserve kutusu pigeon pea drained and rinsed; 1 konserve kutusu coconut milk full-fat; 1 su bardağı 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.

Forkin tarafından hazırlanan özgün tarif

Toplam süre: 1 sa. 10 dk.
Porsiyon: 4
Zorluk: Orta

Glütensiz

Ön hazırlık

Malzemeler

900 gchicken thigh, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
30 mllime juice
1 çay kaşığısalt
0,5 çay kaşığıblack pepper
3 dişgarlic, minced
1 yemek kaşığıginger, grated
0,5 adetscotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat(isteğe bağlı)
2 adetgreen onion, chopped
1 çay kaşığıthyme, dried
2 yemek kaşığıketchup
2 yemek kaşığıvegetable oil
2 yemek kaşığıbrown sugar
1 adetyellow onion, chopped
1,5 su bardağırice, long-grain, rinsed until water runs clear
1 konserve kutusupigeon pea, drained and rinsed
1 konserve kutusucoconut milk, full-fat
1 su bardağıwater, or chicken broth

Ekipman

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

Hazırlanışı

Adım adım

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.
Yaklaşık 20 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
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.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 7 dk.
6
Add the chopped yellow onion to the pot and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened.
Yaklaşık 4 dk.
7
Stir in the rinsed rice and pigeon peas, mixing them well with the chicken and aromatics.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
8
Pour in the coconut milk and water (or chicken broth). Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
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.
Yaklaşık 28 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
11
Fluff the pelau with a fork and serve hot.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.

Tazeliğini koruyun

Saklama

Store leftover pelau in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Yeniden ısıtma

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