Rice
Swahili Beef Pilau

Swahili Beef Pilau

Kenya

80Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
10Steps
About

The aromatic one-pot spiced rice of the Kenyan Swahili coast, where beef and rice cook together in a broth of pilau masala, cardamom and cinnamon for weddings and Fridays alike.

Equipment
  • Heavy pot with lid
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sieve
  • Knife
Ingredients
Basmati rice3 cups
Beef, cut in chunks700 g
Onions, thinly sliced3
Garlic, minced1 tbsp
Ginger, grated1 tbsp
Pilau masala (ground)2 tbsp
Cumin seeds1 tsp
Green cardamom pods5
Cinnamon stick1
Whole cloves5
Black peppercorns8
Tomato, chopped1
Potatoes, cubed (optional)2
Cooking oil⅓ cup
Beef or vegetable stock5 cups
Saltto taste

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