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macaroni pelau

Macaroni Pelau

Learn how to make Macaroni Pelau with my take on this viral TikTok recipe, blending pasta with Trini stew chicken! 🔥
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Tobago, Trinidad
Author: baidawi

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts cut into bite sized chunks
  • 300 g or 1 pack elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups pumpkin grated
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • ½ cup green seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp roucou
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp grated nutmeg
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season chicken breasts with green seasoning then allow to marinate for at least one hour. Marinate overnight for best results.
  • Add oil and brown sugar to a pot then caramelize until sugar is frothy and goes dark brown.
  • Add chicken to the pot then allow to cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add onions, carrots, pumpkin, roucou, bayleaf and nutmeg.
  • Season with salt and black pepper then cover and allow to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes on medium/low heat.
  • Add pasta to the pot then cover and allow to cook on low heat for 3 minutes.
  • Add coconut and water then cover and allow pasta to cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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