Pelau
🇹🇹 A dish from Trinidad and Tobago
Pelau is a traditional rice dish from the West Indies. Its main ingredients typically include meat, rice, pigeon peas or cowpeas, coconut milk and sugar.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | rice, meat, pigeon peas, coconut milk, sugar |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | meat caramelized in burnt sugar then simmered with rice |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory-sweet, caramelized, coconut-rich |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | one-pot main dish, family and gatherings |
Frequently asked questions
Where does Pelau come from?
Pelau is a dish that originated in Trinidad and Tobago.
What is Pelau?
Pelau is a traditional rice dish from the West Indies. Its main ingredients typically include meat, rice, pigeon peas or cowpeas, coconut milk and sugar.