Trinidad Beef Pelau Recipe | Island Flavors | Trini Food | Sarika R

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork can be more affordable.

Marinate beef with green seasoning, garlic salt, and onion powder for at least 30 minutes.

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

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

Stir in diced onions and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add carrots, pumpkin, ochro, corn, and sweet peppers; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add rosemary, pigeon peas, and vegetable bouillon; stir to combine.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

Add brown rice and hot pepper, stirring to combine all ingredients.

Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Remove hot pepper before serving.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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