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Pilau

Spiced Swahili pilau rice.

Prep20 min
Cook35 min
Total55 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving683 kcal
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KenyaMain courseHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

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

  • Beef700 g
  • Rice500 g
  • Pilau masala (cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, pepper)2 tbsp
  • Onions2
  • Garlic4 cloves
  • Ginger1 tbsp
  • Potatoes2
  • Water900 ml
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Black pepper1/2 tsp

Method

  1. BrownBrown onions deeply; add spices and meat.
  2. RiceAdd rice and water; cook covered 25 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

Calories683 kcal
Protein30.0 g
Carbohydrates85.8 g
Fat23.9 g
Fibre3.5 g
Sugar2.8 g
Sodium482 mg
Saturated fat7.6 g
Serving sizeabout 480 g

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

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Pilau take to make?

About 55 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 35 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Pilau?

About 683 kcal per serving, with 30 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 480 g each.

Which allergens does Pilau contain?

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

Where is Pilau from?

Pilau is a main course from Kenya. Spiced Swahili pilau rice.

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