Trini Beef Pelau | Trini Food | Caribbean Comfort Food

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often cheaper.

Marinate beef with salt, black pepper, garlic, and thyme for at least 1 hour.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped onions, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper; sauté until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Add rice and stir to coat in the oil, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly translucent.

Pour in coconut milk and water; bring to a boil.

Add peas, carrots, and bay leaves; stir well.

Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.

Check for doneness and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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