Kenyan Pilau For Lunch
Ingredients
2 cups basmati rice500g beef or chicken, cubed1 large onion, sliced2 tomatoes, blended or chopped3 tbsp cooking oil4 cups water or stock2 potatoes, peeled and cubed (optional)Salt to tastePilau spices1 tsp cumin1 tsp cardamom1 tsp black pepper1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp cloves
Instructions
Wash and soak the rice for 20 minutes, then drain.Heat oil in a sufuria and fry onions until deep golden brown.Add the meat and cook until browned.Stir in tomatoes and cook until thick and fragrant.Add pilau spices and mix well.
Add potatoes and water or stock, then bring to a boil.Add rice and salt, stir once and cover tightly.Cook on low heat until the rice is fluffy and the water dries up.Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve withKachumbari . Enjoy 🥰