Kenyan Beef And Potato Pilau By Kiano Moju
featured in Party Rice Around Africa
Indulge in the rich flavors of Kenyan cuisine with this mouthwatering Beef and Potato Pilau, as made by Kiano Moju. This one-pot wonder is packed with tender beef, fluffy potatoes, and aromatic spices, making it the perfect comfort food for any occasion.
Tasty Team
94% would make again
Ingredients
for 8 servings
Pilau Masala
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Pilau
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (60 mL)
- 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 1 serrano chile, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon pilau masala
- 2 beef stock cubes
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (10 g), roughly chopped
- 1 lb beef sirloin (455 g), cubed
- 3 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 lb potato (455 g), waxy, peeled and cut into 1 inch (2 cm) chunks
- 4 cups water (960 mL)
- 2 cups basmati rice (400 g)
Nutrition Info
- Calories 588
- Fat 17g
- Carbs 82g
- Fiber 3g
- Sugar 9g
- Protein 18g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Make the pilau masala: In a medium bowl, combine the cumin, paprika, cardamom, black pepper, and cloves. Set aside.
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil and red onion and sauté for 10-15 minutes, until dark brown.
- Add the garlic, ginger, serrano chile, pilau masala, beef stock cubes, cinnamon stick, and cilantro. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the beef and cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes, until the tomatoes have released their liquid.
- Add the potatoes and the water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the rice, stir, and cover. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes, until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Enjoy!
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