ANINA'S KENYAN PILAU
A fantastic, aromatic rice dish that is wonderfully frugal and traditional to Kenya. This recipe is a beautiful example of the fusion between African and Indian cuisines local to the area. Serve this with Kachumbari on the side!
Provided by JJRsGirl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Put 1 cup water in a 2 quart saucepan and with the black eyed peas and bring to a full boil for five minutes.
- While the peas are boiling, peel and cut the onion, wash the rice and drain, and bring 16 oz. water to a boil with the bouillon cube in a separate saucepan.
- Drain the black eyed peas and put them in a bowl.
- Add the oil to the saucepan that had the black eyed peas and set the range to medium heat.
- Add the onion to the oil.
- Once the onions get soft, add the salt, cloves, cinnamon, cumin and crushed cardamom. Stir frequently for about 3 minutes while the smells of Kenya fill your home!
- Add the garlic and stir for another 3 minutes.
- Add the black eyed peas and mix well with the spices.
- Add the rice and stock from the bouillon cube.
- Turn the heat up to high until the mixture boils and then turn it to medium-low.
- Stir gently until most of the water is absorbed. Add the raisins and stir.
- Transfer the mixture to a covered dish (I prefer Corningware). Cover the dish with aluminum foil to make a tight seal first, then put the cover on.
- Cook for 45 minutes on 350.
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Gul Gul
[email protected]This pilau is a great way to introduce people to Kenyan cuisine. It's a delicious and flavorful dish that's sure to please everyone.
Muhammad Yousuf
[email protected]I love the versatility of this pilau. I've made it with chicken, beef, and lamb, and it's always delicious. I also like to add different vegetables, such as carrots, peas, and bell peppers.
Kellan Hirsch
[email protected]This pilau is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to make for a weeknight meal because it's so quick and easy to prepare.
Dawn Wheeler
[email protected]I've made this pilau several times now and it's always a success. It's a great dish to serve for company because it's so flavorful and impressive-looking.
Sohail Ali
[email protected]This pilau is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
phil parker
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's now my go-to recipe for pilau. The rice is always fluffy and the chicken is always tender and flavorful.
Syeda Sibgha
[email protected]This is the best pilau I've ever had! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the chicken is cooked to perfection.
Fatma Saber
[email protected]I made this pilau for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and the chicken was so tender.
technical Qaisrani
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pilau turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pilau.
DANIEL YONA
[email protected]I love the addition of coconut milk to this recipe. It gives the pilau a creamy texture and a subtle sweetness.
Edward “Ed” Nead
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Umar Asif
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pilau, but this recipe changed my mind. The spices are perfectly balanced and the chicken is cooked to perfection.
Rehan Mahmud Tushar
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the presentation was beautiful.
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[email protected]I've never had Kenyan pilau before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Jef Ntungila
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! This pilau is now a staple in my household. The flavors are incredible and the chicken is so tender.