Pelau (chicken and black-eyed bean pilaf

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsVegetable oil
¾cupGranulated sugar; or brown sugar; packed
1(2.5-3 pound) chicken; cut up
1Onion; chopped
1Clove garlic; minced
cupPigeon peas or black-eyed beans; soaked overnight
2cupsRice
3cupsWater
1cupCoconut milk
2cupsCubed hubbard squash
2Carrots; chopped
¼cupChopped parsley
1teaspoonDried thyme
1Bunch green onions; including green tops; chopped
¼cupKetchup
3tablespoonsButter

Directions

Pelau (Trinidadian Chicken and Black-Eyed Bean Pilaf) Los Angeles Times, December 9, 1993.

In heavy pot or skillet over high heat, heat oil. Add sugar and let caramelize until almost burned, stirring constantly. Add chicken and stir until all pieces are coated with sugar.

Reduce heat to medium, add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Drain peas and add to pot. Add rice, water and coconut milk. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.

Add squash, carrots, parsley, thyme, green onions, ketchup and butter and stir well. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, 20 to

30 minutes. Makes 6 servings.

Each serving contains about:

955 calories; 260 mg sodium; 88 mg cholesterol; 37 grams fat; 122 grams carbohydrates; 36 grams protein; 4.01 grams fiber.

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(CHRISTI WILSON)

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