
By Food System Team
Dominica pelau recipe
11 steps
Prep:30minCook:50min
Pelau is considered one of our most authentic traditional dishes in Dominica. It consists of rice, peas or beans, some vegetables, and various parts of the chicken.
This recipe was submitted by Mayma for Cook the Commonwealth. She says, "I run a Dominica food blog, DominicaGourmet.com, where I share traditional and updated Dominican dishes. Pelau is one of the most beloved dishes on the island and is usually prepared on the Friday or Saturday. It is considered a one pot, as it can include a multitude of delicious ingredients."
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:31:09 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
54
Low
Glycemic Load
59
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories778.9 kcal (39%)
Total Fat21.1 g (30%)
Carbs110.4 g (42%)
Sugars11.6 g (13%)
Protein37.1 g (74%)
Sodium2569.8 mg (128%)
Fiber9.9 g (35%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

3 lbschicken thighs
chopped into pieces, skin removed

590gRice
I use Jasmine Rice

1Lemon
lime

1 Tbspblack pepper

2 Tbsppaprika

3 Tbspturmeric

2 Tbspsalt

5 clovesgarlic
minced

60mlolive oil

3 Tbspbrown sugar

3 bunchParsley
chopped

6 sprigthyme

1.2lwater

2peppers
chopped

0.25cabbage
Small, chopped

120gKidney beans
cooked, You can use canned kidney beans

150gLentils
cooked, You can use canned lentils it should be grainy

1carrot
Large, sliced into large chunks

1onion
large

60gKetchup

55glight Butter
Instructions
Step 1
Wash chicken with lemon or lime.
Step 2
Then season with the garlic, paprika, turmeric, salt, black pepper.
Step 3
Heat a medium to large sized pot over medium heat.
Step 4
Once heated, then add oil.
Step 5
When the oil gets very hot, then you add sugar to the pot.
Step 6
Use a wooden spoon to stir sugar for even heat. When all the sugar turns dark brown and starts the caramelizing process, then pour the seasoned chicken into the pot.
Step 7
Stir the chicken continuously to create a uniform coverage.
Step 8
Cover and let it simmer for a few minutes.
Step 9
Once the chicken is brown and have simmered, you can mix all the other ingredients.
Step 10
Cover the pot and let it simmer under very low heat, for 50 minutes or until it comes to the preferred reduction level and the right consistency.
Step 11
Enjoy with your favorite salad.
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