East African Pilau Recipe

Kenyan Chicken Pilau (East African Pilau with Chicken)

WebFeb 9, 2015 · Allow to cook until lightly brown, then add the chicken, crushed garlic, ground spiced, and bouillon cube. Stir and allow the …

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1. Start by toasting the spices on a pan over a medium flame. Toast the cinnamon stick, cardamon pods, and cloves until fragrant (takes about 2-3 minutes), then toast the cumin seeds, black pepper corns, and coriander seeds on medium heat until fragrant (for 1-2 minutes).
2. With a mortar and pestle, or in a spice grinder, coarsely grind all the spices except the cinnamon stick, and set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat, then add in the sliced red onions. Allow to cook until lightly brown, then add the chicken, crushed garlic, ground spiced, and bouillon cube.
4. Stir and allow the chicken to brown slightly. This should take about 5 minutes.

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East African Pilau Rice Immaculate Bites

WebMay 27, 2015 · Instructions. Heat a saucepan with oil/butter. Sauté the cashews for about 2 -3 minutes. Then add all the spices – cumin, …

1. Heat a saucepan with oil/ butter. Sauté the cashews for about 2 -3 minutes.
2. Then add all the spices – cumin, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, curry, cardamom and paprika, stir for about 1 minute. Throw in the garlic, ginger, jalapeños pepper and onions. Continue cooking for another minute. Add tomatoes, bell pepper and continue cooking for about 2-3 minutes
3. Stir in rice , cook for about 2 minutes, then add 4 cups of broth /coconut milk, salt and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is completely cooked- about 18- 20 minutes. As the rice cooks you may add more stock if needed. Fluffy, remove cinnamon stick, bay leaf and serve

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