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Djiboutian Rice Pilaf

Spiced rice pilaf.

Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Total45 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving373 kcal
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DjiboutiMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Basmati rice500 g
  • Water1 L
  • Cardamom pods4
  • Cinnamon stick1
  • Cloves4
  • Raisins50 g
  • Onions2
  • Garlic cloves4
  • Green chilli1
  • Vegetable oil3 tbsp
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Xawaash spice (cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, black pepper, turmeric)2 tbsp
  • Tomato paste1 tbsp

Method

  1. MainPrepare the aromatics.
  2. BaseFry onion, garlic and chilli in oil until golden. Add xawaash.
  3. RiceAdd rice, whole spices and water; cook covered 20 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

Calories373 kcal
Protein7.5 g
Carbohydrates82.6 g
Fat1.3 g
Fibre3.9 g
Sugar7.8 g
Sodium604 mg
Saturated fat0.3 g
Serving sizeabout 320 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Djiboutian Rice Pilaf take to make?

About 45 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Djiboutian Rice Pilaf?

About 373 kcal per serving, with 8 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 320 g each.

Which allergens does Djiboutian Rice Pilaf contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Djiboutian Rice Pilaf from?

Djiboutian Rice Pilaf is a main course from Djibouti. Spiced rice pilaf.

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