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Bariis - East African Pilau

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Coriander
  • 2 tbsp Chicken Bouillon
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 8 pieces Cloves
  • 8 pieces Cardamom (or 1 tbsp powdered cardamom)
  • 1 Stick Cinnamon (or 1 tsp powdered cinnamon)
  • 1/4 tsp Red or Orange Food Coloring
  • 1/4 cup Golden Raisins
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 large Onion
  • 2 Medium Shallots Finely Sliced
  • 3 cups Basmati Rice
  • 4 1/2 cups Water
  • 5 tbsp Oil

Instructions

  • Soak your rice in cold water for 30 minutes
  • After 30 minutes, rinse out the starches in the rice until the water runs clear
  • Dice your onions and chop the shallots into thin long strips
  • In a mortar and pestle, pound together the cilantro and garlic into a paste
  • In a pot heat your oil
  • Add in the onions and cook them until they are translucent
  • Add in all your spices
  • Add in the cilantro + garlic mix
  • Add in your rice and lightly toast it. Make sure you do not burn the rice or the spices
  • Add in the water
  • Once it gets to a boil, reduce the heat down to the lowest setting and cover the pot with a tight lid. Do not uncover the pot for at least 20-25 minutes.
  • Once the rice is fully cooked, lightly fluff it with a fork
  • Add in your raisins and gently incorporate them into the rice. The heat of the rice will soften them
  • Add in the food coloring and gently mix it in