Kenyan Beef Pilau 🇰🇪
Let's try Patricia's Kenyan beef pilau. Learn the secret on how to make a good piau!
Equipment
- Karibe Utensil Set
- Karibe Knives Set
Ingredients
Pilau Masala Ingredient
- ½ tsp Ground Cumin
- ½ tsp Black Peppercorn
- 1 tsp Ground Cardamom
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Cloves
Ingerdients
- 2 Cups Basmati Rice Rinsed and Drained
- â…“ Cup Vegetable Oil
- 3 Large Onion Sliced
- 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 Chili Pepper Chopped
- Thumb Size Ginger Minced
- 1 Ib Beef Diced
- 1 tsp Pilau Masala
- ½ Can Tomatoes Chopped
- 2 Medium Potatoes Diced
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 Sprig Rosemary
- 1 Sprig Thyme
- Cilantro Chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 Cube Bouillon
- 2 Cups Basmati Rice
Instructions
- Toast all the spices and grind to a powder. The recipe makes extra spice that you can keep for future use.
- In a large pot over low-medium heat and add the oil and onions. Sauté for 10 minutes, until the onions are caramelized into a dark brown color.
- Add the minced garlic & ginger together with the chili and cook for 2 minutes to extract all the flavors.
- Add the beef and toss for 2 minutes, followed with the pilau masala spice prepared earlier and start browning the beef.
- Once beef is tender, add in the chopped tomatoes and let it cook for about 5 minutes or until it releases its juices and begins to thicken after which you can then stir in the potatoes.
- Add water, toss in the cilantro, rosemary, thyme, salt & bouillon cube and bring everything to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice then cover and leave to cook on low heat for 25 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed.
- Serve and garnish as desired! Enjoy
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Notes
TIPS
- You can use any aromatics that contain all the pilau masala ingredients.
- You can use an aluminum foil to cover to trap in more steam.
- You can substitute canned tomatoes with fresh tomatoes.
- It’s also best to cook on low heat to avoid burns.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the type of rice you use.