Oxtail Pelau Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs oxtail, cut into pieces
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole or chopped (optional, for heat)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Juice of 1 lime
• Long-grain rice 2 cups washed and drained
• Pigeon peas or black-eyed peas 1 cup cooked adds texture and protein
• Coconut milk 1 cup for creaminess
• Water or beef broth 2 cups to cook the rice
• Brown sugar 3 tablespoons for caramelizing
• Fresh thyme 1 teaspoon for aroma
• Green onions (scallions) 3 stalks chopped
• Salt 1 teaspoon to taste
• Black pepper ½ teaspoon to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for caramelizing sugar and sautéing)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional, for color and umami)
• 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole (added during cooking for subtle heat)
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)