Pigtail Pelau

pigtail

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more accessible.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and money.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: habanero

Jalapeños provide heat with more availability.

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

Add chopped pigtails and sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in grated garlic, grated ginger, chopped onion, chopped pimento peppers, chopped chives, chopped chadon beni, and chopped carrot; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

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

Pour in coconut milk and enough water to cover the rice; add pigeon peas.

Season with green seasoning, all purpose seasoning, black pepper, paprika, ketchup, and brown sugar.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer until rice is cooked.

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

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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