Kanyan Pilau
In Kenya, pilau is prepared for special occasions such as weddings and guests. It is considered a celebration meal and is served with kachumbari. Pilau is attributed to the coastal people in Kenya. It is a special rice cooked with aromatic spices and either chicken, beef or goat.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps canola oil
- 9 oz beef
- 2 onion
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp grated garlic
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1/2 tbsp ground cardamom
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 anise
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tbsp cumin seed
- 7 black pepper corns
- 2 tbsp seasoning powder
Instructions
- Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes.
- Put the cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper corns, and anise in 3⅓ floz/ 100 ml water and set aside.
- Put the meat, garlic, and ginger in a pot and salt to taste. Simmer for 15 minutes. Note: do not add water to the pot because the heat will bring out the water from the beef.
- Add 2 cups/ 500 ml water and the seasoning powder and allow to cook for another 10 minutes. Separate the beef from its stock using a colander and set the liquid aside to cool.
- In a separate pot, heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil. Add the sliced onions and cook till golden brown.
- Add 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste and fry for a minute.
- Now add the soaked spices to the pot and cook for 3 minutes.
- Next add the meat and salt to taste. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add 2 cups/ 500 ml of water and pour in the soaked rice. Stir then cover with foil and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the stove and serve with salad and a cool bissap.
Notes
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