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Nutritional Values
750kcal
35gProtein
85gCarbs
30gFat
10gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
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Pelau
How to order / say it
Say it
Pelau — [Pe-lau]
Order
I'll have a serving of Pelau, please.
Locally
Let me get a Pelau, please.
Say locally
A flavorful Caribbean dish combining rice, pigeon peas, and chicken.
Why try it?
Pelau is a beloved dish in St. George's that showcases the island's multicultural influences, served at social events and family gatherings to create bonds over its rich flavors.
How it tastes
Pelau is robust, often sweet and savory at once, with tender chicken and nutty pigeon peas infused with caramelized sugar.
Origin & History — first documented: 1875
This dish was developed in the late 19th century, incorporating elements from African and Indian cuisines that evolved into a local staple around St. George's.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 400 g chicken
- 🌾 250 g rice
- 🫘 200 g pigeon peas
- 🍯 50 g brown sugar
- 🌿 10 g thyme
- 🧄 100 g onion
- 🥛 400 ml coconut milk
Method
- 1 Brown sugar in a pan to caramelize, then add chicken to brown.
- 2 Add rice, pigeon peas, and coconut milk, and simmer.
- 3 Stir in thyme and seasonings, cooking until rice is tender.
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