Trinidadian Pelau

Trinidadian Pelau (Seasoned Rice w/ Pigeon Peas & Chick'n)

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. New Breed Lightly Seasoned Chick'n
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 4 scallions chopped
• 1 stalk celery diced
• 2 cups brown rice washed and drained
• 1 can pigeon peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 red bell pepper
• 5 sprigs thyme
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 1/2 cups water
• Salt to taste

Instructions

• Prepare chick'n: Brown New Breed Lightly Seasoned Chick'n. Set aside.
• Saute onion, garlic, scallion, red pepper, carrot and celery, tomato paste, coconut sugar, salt to taste. Add to browned chick'n.
• Rinse rice and drain. Add to thick-bottomed pot and add sautéed chick'n, water, coconut milk, thyme, pigeon peas and salt to taste. 
• Bring to a boil and a low simmer, covered, for 35-40 minutes or until rice is cooked.
• Fluff cooked rice with a fork.
  
• Traditionally served with coleslaw.
• Enjoy!