Tanzanian Pilau Rice

Name: Tanzanian Pilau Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, or ghee; 1 onion, finely diced; 1 clove garlic, finely diced; 5 cardamom pods; 1 to 2 whole cinnamon sticks; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed to remove excess starch; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 cups vegetable stock, or boiling water

This East African spiced rice dish, known as Tanzanian pilau, is renowned for its aromatic flavor profile.

⭐ 3.8 (78 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 20 minTotal: 30 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Lunch Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

African

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Instructions

Heat butter or ghee in a heavy pot over medium heat; sauté onions until golden.
Stir in rice until coated, then add garlic and spices; cook for one minute until fragrant.
Pour in coconut milk and stock or water, then bring the mixture to a boil.
After five minutes, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Fluff the cooked rice and serve hot.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 193 kcal

Carbohydrate: 20 g

Cholesterol: 10 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 3 g

Saturated Fat: 10 g

Sodium: 261 mg

Sugar: 1 g

Fat: 12 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g