Kenyan Pilau

Ingredients

• 3 cups basmati rice, rinsed
• 1 1/2 lb beef, cubed
• 2 onions, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp pilau masala spice blend
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 cloves
• 3 cardamom pods
• 4 cups beef stock
• 3 tbsp oil

Instructions

1. 1Heat oil in a heavy pot and fry the onions until deep golden brown, about 12 minutes.
2. 2Add garlic and ginger and cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. 3Add the beef and brown on all sides.
4. 4Stir in pilau masala, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom and cook 2 minutes.
5. 5Add the beef stock, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 25 minutes until beef is tender.
6. 6Stir in the rice, cover, and cook on low heat 18-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
7. 7Fluff with a fork and serve hot, often with kachumbari.

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