Trinidad Pelau - ria, peas and rice

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Tara

3 to 4 lbs chicken pieces (whole chicken thighs or drumsticks, cut up), washed and drained

½ cup green seasoning (see recipe below)

1 tbsp tomato ketchup, optional

Salt and pepper (to season chicken)

2 to 3 cups parboiled rice, washed and drained

2 cups cooked beans or pigeon peas (1 cup uncooked / if using canned-wash thoroughly and drain)

2 celery stalks, diced (about ¾ cup)

1 medium onion, chopped (about ¾ cup)

1 medium red sweet pepper, diced (about ¾ cup)

1 medium carrot, diced (about ¾ cup)

1 lb pumpkin, cubed, optional

4 scallions, chopped

6 tablespoons brown sugar

2 cups fresh coconut milk (dilute milk with water if using canned coconut milk)

1 to 2 cups water or reserved liquid if using.

Salt and pepper to taste

subheading: If you don’t have pre-made greed seasoning:

subheading: Green seasoning for chicken (or use your favorite blend):

6 large cloves garlic

4 scallions, chopped (about 1 cup)

1 small bunch thyme (you can always add separately)

1 to 3 pimentos (not hot) or scotch bonnet pepper (HOT!!!)

Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.

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