TANZANIA PILAU RICE Recipe LIKE MUCH OF AFRICA, ZANZIBAR IS HOME TO A COMPLEXLY DIVERSIFIED QUILT OF CULTURE AND FOOD. PILAU RICE IS A POPULAR SPICY RICE DISH INFORMED BY THE COUNTRY’S RICH INDIAN INSPIRATIONS. MAKE PILAU RICE TO ACCOMPANY CURRIED MEATS OR WITH YOUR FAVORITE SAVORY VEGETABLE DISHES
1 ½ tablespoon. pilau masala (½ teaspoone cumin seeds, ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns, 1 tablespoon whole cloves- not to be confused with garlic,
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom)
2 to 3 cups Chicken broth (boiling) (Vegetable broth for Vegetarian recipe)
½ cup Coconut milk (canned) Salt
1 cup Basmati rice
2 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup Onions
1 tablespoon Crushed garlic
1 tablespoon Crushed fresh ginger
1. In a big pot, heat oil on medium heat.
2. Add rice and onions. Stir until the translucent color of rice starts to turn white.
3. Add garlic, ginger, and pilau masala. Keep stirring until the garlic is cooked.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the coconut milk with ½ cup of chicken broth.
5. Add the coconut mixture to the rice.
6. Cover the pot and turn heat to the lowest settings. Adding chicken broth ½ cup at a time to the rice until it is cooked
Source website African-and-Caribbean-Recipes.pdf
