Pilau Recipe Kenya Swahili

Delicious Kenya Swahili Pilau Recipe

WebJul 9, 2013 · Saute the onions, in canola oil, until soft…add garlic and ginger…continue to cook down onions, about 5 minutes. 3. Add potatoes …

1. Poach the diced chicken in 4 cups of water until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Once cooked, drain and keep the liquid.
2. Saute the onions, in canola oil, until soft...add garlic and ginger...continue to cook down onions, about 5 minutes.
3. Add potatoes and tomatoes...cook until potatoes begin to soften, about 10 minutes...sprinkle in pilau masala or garam masala...stir and cook another 3 minutes.
4. Return diced chicken to pan and add 3 cups of the reserved poaching liquid and bring to the boil…once boiled add the rice. Let the dish simmer until the rice is softened and the liquid has been absorbed. If the liquid is absorbed before the rice is cooked add the coconut milk.

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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 …

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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