PELAU! BAJAN STYLE

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while thighs are more affordable than breasts.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans are nutritious and canned options save time.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: habanero

Jalapeños are milder and easier to find, while habaneros are more affordable.

Cut the whole chicken in half, removing the skin from most parts except the wings.

Clean the chicken with vinegar and salt, then rinse it off.

Season the chicken with homemade rice seasoning and let it marinate for 5 minutes.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot over high heat.

Add chopped garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant.

Add 1 large chopped onion and sauté until softened.

Add the seasoned chicken to the pot and sauté for a minute to combine with the garlic and onion.

Pour in about 1 tablespoon of molasses and some brown sugar for color and flavor.

Cover the pot and let the chicken cook on low heat for about 4 minutes.

Add fresh thyme, chopped tomato, cilantro, scallions, celery, diced carrot, and bell peppers to the pot.

Sprinkle in turmeric, black pepper, paprika, ketchup, hot sauce, all-purpose seasoning, and a little curry powder.

Mix everything together and add chicken stock to the pot.

Cooking Techniques

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