A detailed recipe for pilau and beef
This is how to make pilau worth dying for......
Here is a recipe to prepare your own toothsome pilau when you have guests visiting your home.
How long does it take to prepare sumptuous Pilau beef?
It takes a 72-95 minutes to prepare the whole dish. When your guests are done they will no doubt be left licking their fingers and craving for more.
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What category does this recipe fall in?
Dinner or lunch
What cuisine is the pilau being prepared?
Kenyan
Which is the best cooking method?
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Simmering and frying
What is the nutritional value of Beef Pilau
Ingredients
2 medium onions, chopped or thinly sliced
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450g/1lb lean beef mince
2 tbsp oil
2 medium carrots, grated
1 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tbsp pilau masala
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2-3 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups hot water (to cook the beef)
1 1/2 cups Daawat Basmati Rice, rinsed and soaked
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
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1 bulb of garlic, cut the top off to expose the cloves of garlic
1 tsp coriander powder
3 cups hot water (to cook the rice)
Instructions
Amazing facts about pilau
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Pilau and beef is one of the signature meals at the Kenyan Coast originally from the Swahili culture. The rice is flavored with spices and cooked in a seasoned broth of meat poultry or fish. The dish is very popular among events in Kenya like weddings, family gatherings and Corporate events.
What is the rating?
4 out of 5
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