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
@eatahfood5 жыл бұрын
It really is a great dish. Thanks for watching and for the support!
@arleneneckles6109Ай бұрын
I’m a Trini in London, never had such a simple pelau, mum always put lots of veggies in hers. Looking forward to trying your version, thank you❤ 🇹🇹
@aumarcano11484 жыл бұрын
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
@seygra206 жыл бұрын
True Trini gurl, eating with a spoon instead of a fork! I will try this.
@reneeandrews48026 жыл бұрын
ahahaha !!! Nice let me know how it turns out !
@debrayoung70406 жыл бұрын
seygra20 I love eating with a spoon also I feel so comfortable. I use the knife and fork when I am out to dinner.
@ComradeDt5 жыл бұрын
seygra20 lmao
@user-bt6ji4fn9c3 жыл бұрын
Yes mi see her😅
@lorrainea.2853 жыл бұрын
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??
@anapierre17192 жыл бұрын
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!
@elizabethmichelin74516 ай бұрын
Carrots get soft abd squishy
@lizabetx4836 ай бұрын
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.
@corinesterling1494 жыл бұрын
I am Jamaican and I love your cooking and Trinidadian food.You are great.
@Chulipapi135 жыл бұрын
I’m Dominican and you got me intrigued into your culture very nice 👍🏼
@India_VeGana3 жыл бұрын
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 😃
@Noog62843 жыл бұрын
Kind of like Lo Crio in a way
@rali-cassim2733Ай бұрын
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.
@SylentStar00096 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@MrNhojstrebor4 жыл бұрын
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.
@beemocha3 жыл бұрын
I’m a Yankee Trini as well 😙 🇹🇹
@craigstowe93224 жыл бұрын
I'm from saint Vincent and this is one of our popular dishes here
@raineynight2 жыл бұрын
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.
@pablobarrere37472 жыл бұрын
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
@Gordon7010 Жыл бұрын
I am a Panamanian and I Love Trinidadian food 😋 this chicken pelau is delicious and macaroni pie 🥧....very good 👍
@LarryFournillier6 жыл бұрын
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. 👍🏽😁
@chozenterry6 жыл бұрын
My parents always made your type of pelau, but I add pumpkin, carrots, pimento, celery and corn...
@eatahfood6 жыл бұрын
All great additions!
@shonicareyes98454 жыл бұрын
Hi, Im interested in your version. Do u know at what points in the directions ur parents enters those additions?
@sarsbrooks48134 жыл бұрын
...YOU CAN ADD WHATEVER YOU LIKE TO A RECIPE - THAT'S WHAT MAKE'S IT YOURS - IT'S DONE ALL OF THE TIME...
@chozenterry4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@lennmendoza51303 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this beautiful traditional food of Trinidad and Tobago, very much appreciated
@alixdickson19795 жыл бұрын
You are a savior for single Trini men. God bless.
@ceciliasanders86455 жыл бұрын
i love how you made your pelau
@Mililisa-rm8xq5 жыл бұрын
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!
@KarleneA3806 жыл бұрын
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). 👍🏾
@reneeandrews48026 жыл бұрын
Glad I can help. Always a pleasure.Thanks for the love
@balramramchait49495 жыл бұрын
I love your style of expression
@roxieflemming66005 жыл бұрын
Yes the wooden spoon is so much better was tired of metal spoon taking all the sugar
@beemocha3 жыл бұрын
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 😋😉
@barberboy85332 жыл бұрын
You get through girl, I'm Grenadian and I just love the way the trini make their Palau.
@dlovely6356 жыл бұрын
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 ☺
@eatahfood6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@eatahfood6 жыл бұрын
Also, welcome to our channel! :)
@naliniseecharan2843 жыл бұрын
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.
@ShabanandHailey Жыл бұрын
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
@Mixmasterdean5 жыл бұрын
Great video Renee. I'm a Trini who lives in Washington DC. I will make this soon . Thanks.
@plang62116 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful chef Man I love watching her cook. Soo cute too, Those dimples. Bless your soul
@MsWarmCocoa5 жыл бұрын
Somehow I lost you on my facebook, but I'm so happy to find you on KZfaq. Your accent makes me feel at home.... love that real Trini accent! Please keep these vids coming!!
@jackiejames76804 жыл бұрын
This is my American grandson favorite dish , good cooking
@taffronetestamark63152 жыл бұрын
Nice presentation and well done .Virgin islands approved
@CBE-d6jАй бұрын
Can’t wait to try this. It look’s just like the pilau j had in trini with pigs trotters. Was soooooo good.
@p03ticuti36 жыл бұрын
I do mine the same except I use carrots, a little ketchup and sometimes canned corn.
@reneeandrews48026 жыл бұрын
Niceee sweet touch with the corn!!
@keishar.13836 жыл бұрын
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! 😊💛
@dawnehutchinson3022 жыл бұрын
I luv this way my mom use to make it just like it.
@kuiduff8700 Жыл бұрын
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 🌟⭐️🌟⭐️⭐️
@marilynjohn26676 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnsweeney1742 Жыл бұрын
You make it look easy. Luv your approach My pelau came out beautiful. Thanks from Montserrat.
@tazfez2025 жыл бұрын
Am from Grenada an I love pelau ….but love how u made your pelau
@garrettmckellar269 Жыл бұрын
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 👏🏾👏🏾
@dhannamangroo38655 ай бұрын
Hi Renee I'm Trinidadian just love's how you Cook great dish Stay active and beautiful as you are 👌😋😊
@ngatiramona6 жыл бұрын
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.
@amirbey59635 жыл бұрын
YUH IZ AH REAL TRINI WHEN YUH EATING WITH AH SPOON.....TRADITIONAL SYSTEM.
@jenniferlalla87056 жыл бұрын
I love your cooking you explain everything so well.please make some nice fruit deserts and anything with custard
@leahmartin88466 жыл бұрын
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!
@a1.5115 жыл бұрын
For real but not sappy...uck
@Summerbeeuty5 жыл бұрын
Yes coleslaw and avocado on the side is a must🙌🏾
@sixtieschild5684 Жыл бұрын
Thats how I like a pelau,and I have to start eating as soon as it is done.😊
@flexxwilliamz5146 жыл бұрын
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
@vincentadamson47323 жыл бұрын
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 !!
@vidsoodeen87854 жыл бұрын
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...
@heatherdaniel42352 жыл бұрын
So simply compare to the other recipes, good job Chef 👍
@genesiabeharry32334 жыл бұрын
I love dry pelau.
@MerchantofTarshish4 жыл бұрын
Looks so yummy
@troydubissette41365 жыл бұрын
beautiful just like your dish keep it up !!!
@Bravo215 жыл бұрын
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.
@skinnydee18866 жыл бұрын
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!
@K11rroL3 жыл бұрын
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
@natashaalfred26455 жыл бұрын
Hi Renee, I've only recently found your shows on KZfaq 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!
@vishnooramdin87615 жыл бұрын
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.
@elvirawatkins81605 жыл бұрын
You forget to wash the rice.
@Barry_TopG3 жыл бұрын
ikr!
@mishong33 жыл бұрын
lol they said before that they don't wash cuisine rice. I wash mine anyway but I whole grain brown rice
@loveconquersall7912 Жыл бұрын
Maybe she did before
@mv03d115 жыл бұрын
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.
@monicahelligar71164 жыл бұрын
Looking delicious wow enjoy
@esameldeen26103 жыл бұрын
So nice n simple n easy n very good cook
@roxieflemming66005 жыл бұрын
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
@hildaramroop96112 жыл бұрын
Love the way you made it. Just the way I make it as well.
@teleciagrant71556 жыл бұрын
Always love to watch standard is great dishes are great like the ending lol " burning meh tongue ". Great job.
@reneeandrews48026 жыл бұрын
Ahahahah that ending #noshame Thanks for the love
@makibacockburn81045 жыл бұрын
Hi
@kosmossee45965 жыл бұрын
I tried pelau but st.vincent friend had cook it. It look similar to Jamaican season. Rice,. jumbalaya too
@Zachthelucas4 жыл бұрын
I'm Trinidadian and I find she's beautiful
@SuperSweetness19865 жыл бұрын
I love your cooking Renee. Keep up the good work. Pelau is my all time favourite dish.
@etmd19222 жыл бұрын
I noticed that the chicken was seasoned but you didn’t say with what I assume it was green seasoning. Being half Bajan and Jamaican I’ve never had pelua rice like this only biryani which seems similar, I’ll definitely be trying this recipe because the process starts very much like brown stew chicken which I love and I also love the one pot cooking ❤️❤️
@richardbr244 жыл бұрын
Add in some cloves and ginger to take it to the next level
@shirleysylvester9535 Жыл бұрын
HAPPY 😊 NEW YEAR 🎉🥧🍟🍯🇹🇹
@johnniemaejohnson7820 Жыл бұрын
Your pelau likes delicious, I will be cooking me some tomorrow.
@lovelyliz6013 жыл бұрын
Love Pelau and avocado and coconut milk
@ianfawcett52652 жыл бұрын
❤❤❤ your show and the passion you bring to the dishes you make.
@matthew333ful4 жыл бұрын
I like the peas also in my pelau not pumpkin but I would try that style sometime.. What's this thing with the coconut milk is it a Trini thing 😉 😁 my wife is allergic to coconut or so she think. So I think I am going to leave that out..
@klynj51733 жыл бұрын
You are simply amazing, pleasent personality ! awesome job I tried this and it was superb 👏 thank you for sharing
@devbachu70722 жыл бұрын
Great my trini people
@MRNBA2K5 жыл бұрын
thank you for this. I will be making paleau very soon.
@danielgooding1498 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm a follower now!
@keebaandrews50576 жыл бұрын
loving this great job
@A-GoldenBar4 жыл бұрын
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
@toriwayne79835 жыл бұрын
pelau is so basic but i never tried my hand at it! thanks for this, i feel i could try it now.
@Summerbeeuty5 жыл бұрын
Tori Wayne It’s really easy but not everyone can do it well which I find interesting about this dish. I had to try a 3 times before I perfected it and it’s still not better than my trini mama’s pelau🤣
@legion9994 жыл бұрын
You're a pleasure to listen to and watch
@anthonylezama51275 ай бұрын
You are a chef 😊 that's awesome
@yellowbug51134 жыл бұрын
I've wanted to make Pelau for such a long time, and after watching your video I think I can do it. 👍🌷
@eugenegollop89395 ай бұрын
Great video, simple and sweet. How many cups of water should I use if I'm cooking two cups of rice?
@Goldey1715 жыл бұрын
That looks amazing!! What did you season your chicken with? I would love to give this a try! And thanks for sharing 😊
@jejsvs2 жыл бұрын
Same here. Would love to give it a go, but the chicken seems marinated, with no indication of the marinade.
@fel65335 жыл бұрын
Good job, I'm proud for you
@sweetnes4eva6 жыл бұрын
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
@JerisMark6 жыл бұрын
I love making this for my family. Especially good with coleslaw.
@Nmaylene6 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to try this, it looks delicious.
@oneonecoco3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making Pelau look easy! And yes, Pepper 😎
@shirleysylvester9535 Жыл бұрын
Nice 👍 DOH RINSE DE STRENGTH OUT DE RICE AH TRUE TRINIGO FLAVOR
@amikahs4 жыл бұрын
I miss home man 😭😭😭🥺🥺
@zariahenry83414 жыл бұрын
I made pelau for the first time and everyone loved it😍 Thank u soo much😊
@suzannegopaul27065 жыл бұрын
Chicken paelau is a very simple dish. It's the different salads that compliments it.
@merlegraham627 Жыл бұрын
I love my pelau not too hard or soft. I made my browning before, store in large tightly covered bottles. Just add the amount to the desired color, on request.I add my grated carrots, after the stove is turned off.Mix and cover.
@Ayosubzero4 жыл бұрын
This is a little bit different from the recipe I found in the cookbook. It's a little bit different - no worcestershire sauce and/or soy sauce - which is great. Also, adding the foil to seal in the flavour is a great touch.
@leadknifehead5 жыл бұрын
thank you
@vincypinoy49972 жыл бұрын
Wow i love pelau
@sasilver15 жыл бұрын
I love to add a bit of golden ray butter to the pot and then serve with plantains and a side of salad
@kosmossee45965 жыл бұрын
Food looks nice. And she is beautiful. Too .....thought pelau was st.vincent food okay it's trinidian too. But Jamaicans don't cook pelau, Jamaicans we cook seasons rice or rice and peas.