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Pigeon peas

Pigeon peas are a type of legume, scientifically known as Cajanus cajan, that are widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. They are a nutritious food source, rich in protein and iron, and are commonly used in various dishes around the world, especially in South Asia and the Caribbean.

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Trinidad Chicken Pelau - Immaculate Bites

Trinidad Chicken Pelau- An aromatic caramelized chicken pilaf, all the flavors of the Caribbean but quicker and easier...
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Trinidad Chicken Pelau

A step by step guide on making the unofficial Trinidad national dish, pelau. A hearty one pot dish of caramelized chicken with rice and pigeon peas...
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Sarina's Pigeon Peas and Rice (recipe) - TriniGourmet.com

This dish of pigeon peas and rice was the perfect accompaniment to the Crispy Lemon Chicken that I made earlier this year. The rice and peas are cooked together in a rich combination of fresh thyme and coconut milk with wedges of tomatoes and (if…...
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Trinidad Pelau: Popular Chicken, Rice and Pigeon Peas Dish - Zenhealth

Trinidad pelau is a delicious dish made with caramelized chicken, pigeon peas, rice, and veggies cooked in coconut milk, broth and Caribbean seasonings...
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Trinidad Pelau Chicken and Pigeon Peas Recipe

Trini pelau chicken and pigeon peas is a one-pot rice dish. This recipe is traditionally made on weekends and for get-togethers in Trinidad...
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Pigeon Peas And Rice - Jehan Can Cook

Pigeon Peas and Rice is a popular rice dish in the Caribbean. Pigeon Peas is cooked in a savory broth flavored with thyme, garlic and pepper...
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Trinidad Pelau -

Trinidad Pelau is a savory one-pot favorite. Meat including chicken, beef or pigtails is first browned using “burnt sugar”, to which rice, peas or beans, veggies and coconut milk are added...
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Quick And Tasty Stewed Pigeon Peas.

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Trinidadian Chicken And Rice Recipe - Food Republic

It's hard not to love Caribbean food with its diverse roots, flavors and techniques. It's also not hard to make at home, thanks to Caribbean Potluck, a new cookbook from chefs Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau. Recreate favorite recipes from their childhood...
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Bertie's Trinidad Pelau (recipe) - TriniGourmet.com

My father’s pelau is (not surprisingly) my favourite and has been a staple over the long Carnival weekend in my family, for as long as I can remember. Now my father is a man with a very narrow cooking repertoire, but what he does do…...
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Trinidadian Peas and Rice Recipe - Food.com

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Trini Curry Stew Pork with Peas -

Curry stew is just what the name infers, a combination of curry and stew. The best of both worlds. I figure one day a Trini realized they didn’t want to make curry nor stew, because they made it recently, and decided to combine both! Mummy made this curry...
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Vegan Caribbean Salad - That Girl Cooks Healthy

Enjoy a taste of the tropics with this delicious vegan Caribbean salad. Cooked gungo peas combined with grated carrots, mixed bell peppers, scallion and avocado drizzled in a vinegar free sweet lime dressing...

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