General
pelau
What does pelau mean?
A beloved caramel-browned rice dish cooked with pigeon peas, meat and coconut milk. A Trini comfort-food staple.
"Nothing beats a big pot of pelau on a Sunday."
Origin
Trinidadian, from 'pilau/pilaf'; adapted with local browning technique.
Frequently asked questions
What is pelau?
Pelau is a Trinidadian one-pot rice dish cooked with pigeon peas, browned meat and coconut milk, and it's a beloved comfort food.
What makes pelau brown?
The meat is caramelised in burnt sugar before the rice is added, giving the whole dish its signature deep brown colour.
Where does pelau come from?
The name derives from 'pilau/pilaf', but the Trini version is distinguished by its local caramel-browning technique.
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