Tanzanian Pilau

Ingredients

• 3 cups basmati rice, rinsed
• 2 lb beef or goat, cubed
• 2 onions, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 6 cloves
• 5 cardamom pods
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 4 cups beef stock
• 1/4 cup oil

Instructions

1. 1Toast cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and cumin in oil in a heavy pot over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. 2Add onions and fry until deep golden brown, about 12 minutes.
3. 3Add garlic and ginger and cook 2 minutes.
4. 4Add the meat and brown thoroughly on all sides.
5. 5Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 30 minutes until the meat is tender.
6. 6Stir in the rinsed rice, cover, and cook on low heat 18-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
7. 7Let rest 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, and serve.

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