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Anina's Kenyan Pilau
This fantastic, aromatic rice dish is a traditional and frugal Kenyan meal, showcasing a beautiful fusion of African and Indian cuisines. It's often served with Kachumbari on the side for a complete experience.
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Ingredients for 3 Servings
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1 cup
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1 cup
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1 cup
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16 ounces
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1
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3
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2 tablespoons
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1
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1/2 teaspoon
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1/2 teaspoon
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1/2 teaspoon
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1/2 teaspoon
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5
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3-5 tablespoons
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Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a 2-quart saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with the black-eyed peas and bring to a full boil for five minutes.
- While the peas are boiling, peel and chop the onion, then wash and drain the basmati rice.
- In a separate saucepan, bring 16 oz. of water to a boil with the vegetable bouillon cube to create stock.
- Drain the black-eyed peas and transfer them to a bowl.
- Add the cooking oil to the saucepan that held the black-eyed peas and set the range to medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion to the oil and cook until soft.
- Once the onions are soft, add the salt, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, and crushed cardamom. Stir frequently for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic and stir for another 3 minutes.
- Add the black-eyed peas to the saucepan and mix well with the spices.
- Add the washed rice and the prepared vegetable stock from the bouillon cube.
- Turn the heat up to high until the mixture boils, then reduce it to medium-low.
- Stir gently until most of the water is absorbed. Add the raisins (if using) and stir.
- Transfer the mixture to a covered oven-safe dish (like Corningware). Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil, then place the lid on top.
- Cook in the preheated oven for 45 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
Notes:
This recipe suggests serving with Kachumbari on the side. The author prefers using Corningware and sealing the dish with aluminum foil before putting the lid on for a tight seal during baking.
Serving info: Total recipe: 900g · Yields 3 portions · Portion size: 300g
| Nutrient | Per 100g (or 100ml) | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 164.31 | 492.92 | 24.65% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 23.51 | 70.53 | 25.65% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 2.94 | 8.83 | 17.66% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1.82 | 5.47 | 19.54% |
| Protein (g) | 3.11 | 9.32 | 18.64% |
| Total fat (g) | 6.48 | 19.43 | 24.91% |
| ↳ Saturated fat (g) | 0.52 | 1.55 | 7.75% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated fat (g) | 3.91 | 11.74 | |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated fat (g) | 1.84 | 5.52 | |
| ↳ Trans fat (g) | 0.02 | 0.07 | |
| Sodium (mg) | 335.69 | 1007.07 | 43.78% |
| Calcium (mg) | 15.82 | 47.46 | 3.65% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.63 | 1.90 | 10.56% |
| Potassium (mg) | 133.76 | 401.27 | 8.54% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 1.13 | 3.38 | 3.76% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
Ingredient data sources
- Basmati rice — 180g — Rice, white, basmati, uncooked — source: USDA
- Frozen black-eyed peas — 160g — Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt — source: USDA
- Medium onion — 110g — Onions, raw — source: USDA
- Garlic cloves — 9g — Garlic, raw — source: USDA
- Raisins — 28g — Raisins, seedless — source: USDA
- Cooking oil — 56g — Oil, canola — source: USDA
- Salt — 3g — Salt, table — source: USDA
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
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