Tips
1. Start by marinating your choice of meat (such as chicken or beef) with traditional Caribbean spices like garlic, ginger, thyme, and scotch bonnet peppers for an authentic flavor.
2. While your meat is marinating, prepare the pelau by sautéing onions, garlic, and bell peppers in a large pot. Add seasoned rice, pigeon peas, and coconut milk for a rich and aromatic base.
3. As the rice cooks, prepare the roti dough by combining flour, baking powder, salt, and water. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic, then let it rest for about 30 minutes.
4. Divide the dough into small balls and roll each one out into a thin, circular shape. Cook the rotis on a hot griddle until they puff up and develop a golden-brown color.
5. While the rotis are cooking, grill or sauté the marinated meat until it's tender and fully cooked.
6. Serve the pelau as a delicious and flavorful bed for the tender meat, and accompany it with freshly made rotis. You can also add a side of tangy tamarind chutney or hot pepper sauce for an extra kick.
Visit Roti & Pelau at 15 Lapsley Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1B 1K1 and indulge in the delectable flavors of Caribbean cuisine that will transport you to the sunny shores of the islands.
