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Pigeon Peas I
Photo: Lily Banse

Pigeon Peas I

7 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

913
Calories
33g
Protein
56g
Fat
69g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Beef 100g cooked 250
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Pigeon Pea not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 lb. beef, cut into cubes
  • 8 ounces white rice
  • 4 ounces pigeon peas (fresh)
  • 4 ounces coconut milk
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

1

In a stew pot, heat the oil. Stir in the brown sugar until it has almost caramelized.

2

Add the beef with a little water and simmer, partially covered, until the meat is half cooked.

3

Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer for 20 minutes.

4

Cover and set aside for 15 minutes before serving.

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Category:Trinidadian Recipes

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Category:Trinidadian Snacks

Recipe sourced from fandom

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