World Flavors Cookbook

Pelao Guayanés

Rice and chicken cooked with papelón and paprika until golden — the signature rice dish of the Guayana region of eastern Venezuela.

Cuisine: Venezuela

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut
• 400g rice
• 2 tbsp papelón or brown sugar
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 800ml chicken broth
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt, cumin

Instructions

1. Caramelize papelón in oil until golden.
2. Add chicken pieces. Brown in the caramel.
3. Add onion, pepper, garlic, paprika, and cumin.
4. Add rice. Toast 2 minutes.
5. Add broth. Cover. Cook on low 25 minutes.
6. Rest 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.