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Kenyan Pilau
Kenyan pilau cooks beef, rice, potatoes, and warm spices together into a fragrant East African pot.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 6~520 kcal🇰🇪 Kenyan🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 55 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h 20 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the rice
- 650 g Diced beef
- 2.5 cup(~500 ml) Basmati rice
- 2 Potatoes
For flavoring
- 2 Onions
- 3 clove Garlic
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Fresh ginger
For the spice mix
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 5 Cloves
- 4 Cardamom
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Cumin
For cooking
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
- 4 cup(~800 ml) Beef stock
General
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Parcook the beef in hot beef stock for 15 minutes, then drain.
15 min15:00 - 2
Cook the onions, garlic, and ginger in the oil for 8 minutes, until golden.
8 min08:00 - 3
Add the beef and all the spices, then brown for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the potato cubes and rinsed rice to the pot.
- 5
Pour in the hot beef stock and add the salt.
- 6
Cover and cook the pilau over low heat for 24 minutes.
24 min24:00 - 7
Let it rest for 10 minutes, then gently fluff the grains.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Briefly blooming the spices in oil makes the pilau more aromatic; once the rice is added, stir gently so the grains stay intact.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with kachumbari salad, lime wedges, and hot sauce.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
24
g protein
66
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 51%Fat 31%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kenyan Pilau make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Kenyan Pilau take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 80 minutes in total.Is Kenyan Pilau difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kenyan Pilau have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 66g, fat: 18g.Is Kenyan Pilau allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Kenyan Pilau belong to?
This recipe belongs to Kenyan cuisine.How many ingredients does Kenyan Pilau need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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