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Pelau

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Pelau, sometimes called pilaf in older texts, is a one-pot hearty and layered classic from Trinidad and Tobago.
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Traditionally cooked over pimento wood, jerk seasoning originated with the Maroons in Jamaica, who used it to preserve and flavour meat.
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Seafood Creole is a dish that speaks to Haiti’s layered culinary history. Its name and foundation come from the island’s French colonial past.
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Pholourie is a savory fried snack with deep roots in Indian cuisine, brought to Trinidad and Tobago by indentured labourers.
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