KENYAN BEST PILAU!! || KITCHEN PROLIFICS WITH CHEF DANTE 🔥🔥

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: vegetables

Tofu provides protein while being lower in calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Green beans are lower in calories and can be fresher.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is protein-rich and gluten-free.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate diced carrots and potatoes, stirring for another 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, cardamom, cloves, and bay leaves; mix well to combine.

Add the rice, stirring to coat the grains with the spice mixture.

Pour in water or broth, and season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in cooked chicken or beef.

Add peas and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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