Pelau is a traditional rice dish originating from the West Indies. It is characterized as a dark brown stew made primarily of rice, meat, coconut milk, and sugar.
The preparation involves caramelizing meat with brown sugar, onion, and garlic before incorporating other ingredients such as pigeon peas or cowpeas. Various vegetables and spices, including cardamom, cloves, cumin, and coriander, are commonly added to the dish during the cooking process.