Chicken Pelau

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Marinate the chicken in fresh herbs and spices for at least 24 hours.
  2. 2Deeply caramelize sugar to give the dish sweetness and a brown color.
  3. 3Add rice and pigeon peas to absorb the flavors.
  4. 4Mix in coconut milk.
  5. 5Cook the rice for around 10 to 15 minutes until it is almost cooked through.
  6. 6Fluff the rice up once.
  7. 7Cover and steam the rice for another 20 minutes.
  8. 8Add coriander, spring onions, and a dash of lime juice to counter the sweetness.
  9. 9Serve with coleslaw and avocado.

Ingredients

  • chicken
  • fresh herbs
  • spices
  • sugar
  • rice
  • pigeon peas
  • coconut milk
  • coriander
  • spring onions
  • dash lime juice
  • coleslaw
  • avocado

Tips

  • Marinate chicken for at least 24 hours to build flavors.
  • Deeply caramelize sugar for sweetness and brown color.
  • Fluff the rice only once before steaming.