Trinidad and Tobago (West African caramelisation technique in Caribbean context) · Caribbean — Rice & Grains
Macaroni pie and coleslaw are the traditional accompaniments at Trinidadian gatherings; a bottle of Angostura bitters-spiked ginger beer alongside is the classic non-alcoholic pairing.
Pale caramel: the burnt sugar must be genuinely dark — many cooks are afraid to take it far enough. Wet chicken entering the sugar: the moisture steams the pot and prevents proper browning. Adding too much water: pelau is not a soup — the rice must absorb all liquid and cook dry. Stirring after the rice is added: once the rice enters, the pot must be left largely undisturbed to develop the pelau crust at the bottom.
Macaroni pie and coleslaw are the traditional accompaniments at Trinidadian gatherings; a bottle of Angostura bitters-spiked ginger beer alongside is the classic non-alcoholic pairing.
Pale caramel: the burnt sugar must be genuinely dark — many cooks are afraid to take it far enough. Wet chicken entering the sugar: the moisture steams the pot and prevents proper browning. Adding too much water: pelau is not a soup — the rice must absorb all liquid and cook dry. Stirring after the rice is added: once the rice enters, the pot must be left largely undisturbed to develop the pelau crust at the bottom.
Pelau connects to similar techniques: The burnt sugar browning technique mirrors West African approaches to colouring .
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