Pilao (Comorian Spiced Rice with Meat)

Ingredients

• 3 cups basmati rice, rinsed
• 1 1/2 lb beef or chicken, cubed
• 2 onions, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 cloves
• 4 cups water or stock
• 1/4 cup oil

Instructions

1. 1Heat oil in a heavy pot and fry the onions until golden brown.
2. 2Add garlic and ginger and cook 2 minutes.
3. 3Add the meat and brown on all sides.
4. 4Stir in cinnamon and cloves, then add water or stock.
5. 5Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 25-30 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. 7Fluff with a fork and serve hot.

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