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Kenyan Pilau
A Kenyan rice pilaf with beef, onions, garlic, ginger, and warm Swahili spices cooked in one pot.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 5~510 kcal🇰🇪 Kenyan🌍 Full translation
22 min prep 38 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep22 min
- Cooking38 min
Ingredients
5 servings
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For the rice
- 550 g Beef cubes
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Basmati rice
- 2 Onions
- 4 clove Garlic
- 18 g Fresh ginger
- 2 Tomatoes
- 3.2 cup(~640 ml) Hot water
For cooking
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
For the spice mix
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 4 Cardamom pods
- 4 Cloves
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Cumin
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the basmati rice, soak it in water for 15 minutes, and drain.
15 min15:00 - 2
Saute the onions in vegetable oil for 8 minutes, until they darken.
8 min08:00 - 3
Add the garlic, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and cumin and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
2 min02:00 - 4
Add the beef cubes and saute for 8 minutes, until colored.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the tomatoes and hot water and cook for 12 minutes, until the meat softens slightly.
12 min12:00 - 6
Add the rice, cover, and cook for 16 minutes, until it absorbs the liquid.
16 min16:00 - 7
Rest the pilau for 10 minutes and fluff the grains.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Boil the spiced meat broth for 2 minutes before adding the rice; that keeps raw spice aromas from carrying into the pilau.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Kenyan pilau hot with kachumbari tomato onion salad and optional yogurt.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~510
kcal calories
28
g protein
62
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 49%Fat 29%
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 5.How long does Kenyan Pilau take?
Prep 22 minutes, cooking 38 minutes; 60 minutes in total.Is Kenyan Pilau difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kenyan Pilau have?
Approximately 510 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 62g, fat: 16g.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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