Rice
Bariis (Somali Rice)

Bariis (Somali Rice)

Kenya

60Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

The fragrant spiced rice of Kenya's Somali community in the northeast and Nairobi's Eastleigh, jewelled with fried onions, raisins and xawaash spice and served with meat.

Equipment
  • Heavy pot with lid
  • Frying pan
  • Sieve
Ingredients
Basmati rice3 cups
Onions, sliced2
Garlic, minced3 cloves
Xawaash spice mix (cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon)1 tbsp
Cinnamon stick1
Cardamom pods4
Raisins⅓ cup
Tomato, chopped1
Cooking oil⅓ cup
Stock or water5 cups
Saltto taste

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