Pilau (East African Spiced Rice)
Kenyan · East Africa
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8/10
Aromatic spiced rice with meat cooked in a blend of cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon, reflecting Swahili coast spice trade heritage.
Why It Works
Toasting whole spices in oil before adding rice blooms their essential oils; caramelizing the onions deeply provides a sweet base; the meat broth cooks the rice from within.
Key Ingredients
basmati rice
beef or chicken
pilau masala
cumin
cardamom
cinnamon
onion
garlic
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