Chicken Pelau | Simply Local

Whether its watching the bands cross the stage at home with family and friends or preparing a pot to go lime with the crew in Panorama, Pelau always has a way of finding itself right in the heart of Carnival activities. Perhaps that is due to the fact that a lot of Trinis consider this the national dish of Trinidad & Tobago.
Would you agree with that statement? Comment below and let us know.
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[@moisesramosp.7020]

I'm Venezuelan and I love Trini food. Pelau is one of the greatest dishes in Trinidad. I love chicken and pork pelau, sadly I can't eat peppers

[@eatahfood]

It really is a great dish. Thanks for watching and for the support!

[@aumarcano1148]

I am venezolan and i have 2 year living in trinidad. I not like so much peppar but i love trini food. I learn make roti and i make a real nice roti now i go for learn make pelau. Real nice food

[@corinesterling149]

I am Jamaican and I love your cooking and Trinidadian food.You are great.

[@seygra20]

True Trini gurl, eating with a spoon instead of a fork! I will try this.

[@reneeandrews4802]

ahahaha !!! Nice let me know how it turns out !

[@debrayoung7040]

seygra20 I love eating with a spoon also I feel so comfortable. I use the knife and fork when I am out to dinner.

[@ComradeDt]

seygra20 lmao

[@user-bt6ji4fn9c]

Yes mi see her😅

[@lorrainea.285]

Spoons are for soup. Eating regular foods with a spoon is so odd to me😳 I went to a wedding in Trinidad 10 years ago & they gave me a spoon, OMG I was soooo lost😰, where is the knife & fork??

[@raineynight]

This is very similar to what my great grand used to make in South Carolina, USA. They call it a perlo, very similar to the word pelau.

[@anapierre1719]

Great video Renee. I'm a Venezuelan with Trini roots & Chicken Pelau is one of my favs. Finally, someone who doesn't add pumpkin or carrots. Thank you!

[@elizabethmichelin7451]

Carrots get soft abd squishy

[@lizabetx483]

Pumpkin and carrots are a standard ingredient of the recipe. Leave it out if you don't like it but other people do! Plus its good for you - lots of - beta carotene.

[@craigstowe9322]

I'm from saint Vincent and this is one of our popular dishes here

[@Chulipapi13]

I’m Dominican and you got me intrigued into your culture very nice 👍🏼

[@India_VeGana]

I’m Dominican as well, my husband is from Trinidad and so I have been looking to cook dishes from his country as well. He has taken me to visit Trinidad a couple of times and the food is amazing. I’m glad I found this channel 😃

[@Noog6284]

Kind of like Lo Crio in a way

[@rali-cassim2733]

I shared my Pelau with a Dominicana friend. She loved it and said it was similar to their food also. I can't remember the name of their dish though.

[@Gordon7010]

I am a Panamanian and I Love Trinidadian food 😋 this chicken pelau is delicious and macaroni pie 🥧....very good 👍

[@SylentStar0009]

I'm a Yankee Trini but grew up eating all the things you have recipes for. Your channel is the best way to get a recipe base when I can't reach My Nana lol Please keep it up!!!

[@MrNhojstrebor]

Yahkee is the black American version of pronouncing "Yan-gey" native American; version of "Juan-guy " which is a "Frenchman", just as "John-doe" is an Englishman. "Juanguy pepper" is a quebecois and is translated as "a hothead Frenchman" from Quebec.

[@beemocha]

I’m a Yankee Trini as well 😙 🇹🇹

[@LarryFournillier]

Nice one, Renée. I generally use pumpkin and carrots in mine. I also like how you explained why it's better to use a wooden spoon when browning the sugar. 👍🏽😁

[@pablobarrere3747]

I lived for 10 years in the beautyfull island of Saint Vincent and the grenadines, iam from Uruguay.... Today iam going to make your recipe of Chicken Pelau... lets see how it comes!! Thanks a lot for your special Recipe

[@alixdickson1979]

You are a savior for single Trini men. God bless.

[@chozenterry]

My parents always made your type of pelau, but I add pumpkin, carrots, pimento, celery and corn...

[@eatahfood]

All great additions!

[@shonicareyes9845]

Hi, Im interested in your version. Do u know at what points in the directions ur parents enters those additions?

[@sarsbrooks4813]

...YOU CAN ADD WHATEVER YOU LIKE TO A RECIPE - THAT'S WHAT MAKE'S IT YOURS - IT'S DONE ALL OF THE TIME...

[@chozenterry]

@@shonicareyes9845 because pumpkin, carrots, pimento, and corn are easily cooked its better to add these ingredients 15- 20 mins before finished pelau. Don't want ingredients to completely dissolve.

[@barberboy8533]

You get through girl, I'm Grenadian and I just love the way the trini make their Palau.

[@Mililisa-rm8xq]

Oh my goodness I love her! I would love to have her for a daughter in law, she is such a delight! Keep up the awesome work princess!

[@lennmendoza5130]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful traditional food of Trinidad and Tobago, very much appreciated

[@amirbey5963]

YUH IZ AH REAL TRINI WHEN YUH EATING WITH AH SPOON.....TRADITIONAL SYSTEM.

[@beemocha]

Looks delicious! Recipe looks easy-to-follow. I’m half Trinidadian & this was definitely a staple in our home growing up 🇹🇹🇹🇹 The cucumber on the side is a nice touch,I like cucumber on the side when I eat a lot of savory dishes ; it’s my favorite vegetable 😋😉

[@jackiejames7680]

This is my American grandson favorite dish , good cooking

[@ceciliasanders8645]

i love how you made your pelau

[@naliniseecharan284]

In Guyana we call that dish...Cook-up....an it is very delicious an also we have different versions of it...I must say that looks delicious...instead of using sugar to brown the chicken we have something call casareep...that we use.

[@flexxwilliamz514]

I love the way you explain everything in detail as well as the foil... Didn't know about that... Gonna try this super soon.... Thx again

[@MsWarmCocoa]

Somehow I lost you on my facebook, but I'm so happy to find you on KZbin. Your accent makes me feel at home.... love that real Trini accent! Please keep these vids coming!!

[@ngatiramona]

Never had it, but the skill you had making it was wonderful! Subbing with joy. Great presentation and recipe, thank you so much for sharing your talent and tutorials.

[@Mixmasterdean]

Great video Renee. I'm a Trini who lives in Washington DC. I will make this soon . Thanks.

[@kuiduff8700]

I really enjoy this episode Very Authentic, not just the food but by simply being Yourself, you became someone I could identify with as a child growing up in Trinidad 🇹🇹 the way you presented this segment brought me back even though I haven’t been home in a very time. Excellent Job 🌟⭐️🌟⭐️⭐️

[@marilynjohn2667]

You learn something new every day. Thanks for the tips by using a wooden spoon and covering with foil. I'll try that the next time. Thanks again.

[@jenniferlalla8705]

I love your cooking you explain everything so well.please make some nice fruit deserts and anything with custard

[@garrettmckellar269]

Some people love to put a couple Bay leaves and whole cloves in the pot. Not a fan of whole cloves though so I use a touch of ground clove. Very simple recipe to follow 👏🏾👏🏾

[@KarleneA380]

Great video Renee. Thanks for taking the time to explain how to "brown" the sugar and using a wooden spoon (I know for next time). 👍🏾

[@reneeandrews4802]

Glad I can help. Always a pleasure.Thanks for the love

[@balramramchait4949]

I love your style of expression

[@roxieflemming6600]

Yes the wooden spoon is so much better was tired of metal spoon taking all the sugar

[@vidsoodeen8785]

Lady...i simply love the way you do your thing! Especially with how you keep the traditional methods of preparation! Would sooo love to meet you some day. Well done. You have managed to do what sooo many can't do. I am pleased...

[@ianfawcett5265]

❤❤❤ your show and the passion you bring to the dishes you make.

[@plang6211]

Such a beautiful chef Man I love watching her cook. Soo cute too, Those dimples. Bless your soul

[@Nmaylene]

I can’t wait to try this, it looks delicious.

[@ShabanandHailey]

Like the simple steps you took to make this pelau very flavoring without adding too much ingredients. Thanks and stay safe. I will try cause I love Pelau

[@taffronetestamark6315]

Nice presentation and well done .Virgin islands approved

[@p03ticuti3]

I do mine the same except I use carrots, a little ketchup and sometimes canned corn.

[@reneeandrews4802]

Niceee sweet touch with the corn!!

[@tazfez202]

Am from Grenada an I love pelau ….but love how u made your pelau

[@natashaalfred2645]

Hi Renee, I've only recently found your shows on KZbin and I am very impressed. I know how to do most of what I've seen you cook already but with some personal variations as expected. I normally put pigtail, smoked bones, chicken and pork for a juicier more fragrant pelau... lots of green seasoning and pimentos. I usually eat immediately as I turn off the pot with a generous dollop of pepper sauce on the pelau. Thank you for your recipe! Looking forward to viewing more of your work!

[@dlovely635]

Nice video. It looks delicious. I'm American but my dad is Trinidadian and I loooooovveee all Trini food especially callaloo....also I love Trini ppl accent. So nice ☺

[@eatahfood]

Thank you!

[@eatahfood]

Also, welcome to our channel! :)

[@keebaandrews5057]

loving this great job

[@SuperSweetness1986]

I love your cooking Renee. Keep up the good work. Pelau is my all time favourite dish.

[@legion999]

You're a pleasure to listen to and watch

[@troydubissette4136]

beautiful just like your dish keep it up !!!

[@leahmartin8846]

I love my pelau sappy!!! A bit more saucy than what you had there with pumpkin and carrots. A good pelau is where it is at with lots of coleslaw and or zaboca on the side, a true trini dish!

[@a1.511]

For real but not sappy...uck

[@Summerbeeuty]

Yes coleslaw and avocado on the side is a must🙌🏾

[@dawnehutchinson302]

I luv this way my mom use to make it just like it.

[@genesiabeharry3233]

I love dry pelau.

[@esameldeen2610]

So nice n simple n easy n very good cook

[@vincentadamson4732]

I am doing pelau tomorrow so i came on to see your method .Thanks for explaining why the rice is put in at that stage to take up the flavour .Other videos never explained .So i now know .Well done !!

[@johnsweeney1742]

You make it look easy. Luv your approach My pelau came out beautiful. Thanks from Montserrat.

[@sweetnes4eva]

You are an amazing chef I watched all your recipes and love the fact that you dish out your food so we see what it looks like and love that you taste your food also please do more recipes love watching your videos, youre an amazing chef can you do some vegetarian recipes thank you

[@hildaramroop9611]

Love the way you made it. Just the way I make it as well.

[@keishar.1383]

That looks so good. Never knew about the foil trick, always wondered how others got it less "wet" so I will try it next time. I must say that I brown my sugar without oil in all my stews and it comes out really really well. It's a great way to avoid the extra fat since most meats and coconut milk will already have a bit of oil. Thank you so much for sharing all your great recipes! 😊💛

[@elvirawatkins8160]

You forget to wash the rice.

[@Barry_TopG]

ikr!

[@mishong3]

lol they said before that they don't wash cuisine rice. I wash mine anyway but I whole grain brown rice

[@loveconquersall7912]

Maybe she did before

[@A-GoldenBar]

National dish of Trinidad is a 4 course meal. Rice , callaloo with blue crab, stew chicken and Mac pie. Period, this is up for no debate. With green salad. So 5 course meal

[@klynj5173]

You are simply amazing, pleasent personality ! awesome job I tried this and it was superb 👏 thank you for sharing

[@sixtieschild5684]

Thats how I like a pelau,and I have to start eating as soon as it is done.😊

[@yellowbug5113]

I've wanted to make Pelau for such a long time, and after watching your video I think I can do it. 👍🌷

[@MRNBA2K]

thank you for this. I will be making paleau very soon.

[@Bravo21]

I'm with you _ I don't add the hot pepper, I add tiger sauce. I add a little tomato paste, carrots and corn too.

[@dhannamangroo3865]

Hi Renee I'm Trinidadian just love's how you Cook great dish Stay active and beautiful as you are 👌😋😊

[@vincypinoy4997]

Wow i love pelau

[@Zachthelucas]

I'm Trinidadian and I find she's beautiful

[@devbachu7072]

Great my trini people

[@MerchantofTarshish]

Looks so yummy

[@sanmurillo]

Looks tasty and reminds me of arroz con gandules/pollo from PR. Did you marinate the chicken? If you did what were the ingredients.

[@roxieflemming6600]

I like mine grainy and the only veg i add is carrot besides onion and garlic new 2 your channel and im trying every recipe so happy i can enjoy these dishes me grandmother used to cook yummy thanks

[@eugenegollop8939]

Great video, simple and sweet. How many cups of water should I use if I'm cooking two cups of rice?

[@heatherdaniel4235]

So simply compare to the other recipes, good job Chef 👍

[@monicahelligar7116]

Looking delicious wow enjoy

[@danielgooding1498]

Great video! I'm a follower now!

[@K11rroL]

I like the simplicity of the Pelau I plan to make it. I may use lentils instead of pigeon peas because my family all love lentils. Adding the coconut milk is awesome. Can't imagine the aroma

[@jocquaswalker3313]

Great dish

[@victoriasingh4236]

Love your channel keep up the great job!

[@eatahfood]

Thank you Victoria!

[@oneonecoco]

Thanks for making Pelau look easy! And yes, Pepper 😎

[@anthonylezama5127]

You are a chef 😊 that's awesome

[@mv03d11]

I never put coconut milk b 4, but this morning I did and it came out "WOW" now its coconut milk for me in cookup. Thanks for showing me this.

[@rkhajaxxx]

What marinade did you use for the Chicken?

[@louiserobertson4458]

It looks so delicious 😋

[@WFAP23]

thoroughly enjoyed this

[@fel6533]

Good job, I'm proud for you

[@teleciagrant7155]

Always love to watch standard is great dishes are great like the ending lol " burning meh tongue ". Great job.

[@reneeandrews4802]

Ahahahah that ending #noshame Thanks for the love

[@makibacockburn8104]

Hi

[@kateenamaria3336]

Thank you, great dish

[@azulkhan4886]

Renee I love to see u cook & I definitely follow your recipes & always comes out super great 💙💕💙💕💙💕

[@vishnooramdin8761]

You made me hungry from Toronto I am borned Guyanese but I have lots of Trini family we do have pigeon peas,coconut milk ,salted margarine.i will give i If a try. YOU are a pretty cook.bye from toronto.

[@keichin9009]

What did you season the chicken with?

[@kumarmangra6893]

Wow ...nice

[@shivamaraj7055]

Great explanation. Looking tasty

[@josemanuellopezpinto7091]

Excellent Chef, lovely recipe :)

[@Goldey171]

That looks amazing!! What did you season your chicken with? I would love to give this a try! And thanks for sharing 😊

[@jejsvs]

Same here. Would love to give it a go, but the chicken seems marinated, with no indication of the marinade.

[@jbeggs1117]

I will try the aluminium foil, food looks good. One question what level heat to cook the Pelau on?

[@richardbr24]

Add in some cloves and ginger to take it to the next level

[@skinnydee1886]

Renee, I don't use oil to make my browning, or caramel at all. My daughter is afraid of making it, so I usually do it for her in advance, and pour it into a bottle; she takes it home, and whenever she's making cake, or pelau, or anything that needs browning, it comes in handy! My Chicken pelau is similar to yours, but I add one, 6-star Anise, some diced carrots, and green and red bell peppers; it doesn't only taste nice, but also looks nice!

[@sarnathkerala8160]

Cheers for sharing your talents

[@reneeandrews4802]

#cheers

[@ajjidkhan832]

All the best ' eatahfood''... Thank you...Nice reci.

[@eatahfood]

Thanks for watching!

[@rehanahosein6469]

Thanks for the recipe ! It came out great ! I added some shredded carrots to it

[@mariolimabuso8269]

What a pretty cook. Her food gotta taste great.

[@debrayoung7040]

Great recipe !

[@shirleysylvester9535]

HAPPY 😊 NEW YEAR 🎉🥧🍟🍯🇹🇹