How to cook PILAU | Authentic Swahili Beef PILAU Recipe Kenya | How to cook PILAU with meat | PILAU

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Low-fat coconut milk reduces calories, while milk is more widely available.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice is healthier due to its fiber content.

green peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Frozen peas are budget-friendly and retain nutrients.

Heat cooking oil in a large pot until hot, about 1 minute.

Add chopped onion and cook until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Add ginger and garlic; stir until fragrant.

Add pre-boiled beef and cover, cooking for about 1 minute.

Add pilau seasoning and toast for 30 seconds.

Add rinsed rice and stir to combine with spices.

Pour in 2 glasses of water, maintaining a 1:2 rice to water ratio.

Cover and cook on medium-high heat for about 10-12 minutes until rice is almost ready.

Reduce heat and cover with a lid or foil; transfer to the oven for 10-15 minutes to finish cooking.

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