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Pilaf (US: / ˈ p iː l ɑː f /), pilav or pilau (UK: / ˈ p iː l aʊ, p iː ˈ l aʊ /) is a rice dish, or in some regions, a wheat dish, whose recipe usually involves cooking in stock or broth, adding spices, and other ingredients such as vegetables or meat, [1] [note 1] [2] [note 2] and employing some technique for achieving cooked grains that do not adhere.
In Kenya, it is used as a condiment served with pilau , [3] mukimo, [4] or a meal of nyama choma (roasted meat) and ugali. In Tanzania, it is eaten with rice pilau or biryani . In Malawi, it is usually eaten on its own like any other salad dish, while in Uganda it is normally eaten with nyama choma .
Nairobi, Kenya. Acrobats entertain their fellow Kenyans at a carnival on Christmas Day in Nairobi. - Boniface Muthoni/SOPA Images/Shutterstock ... a spicy rice known as pilau and grilled meat ...
One of the most common Zanzibar recipes, pilau (rice, coconuts, nuts and spices), clearly reflects its Arab origin. Fresh nutmeg in Zanzibar (Tanzania) Between the 15th century and the 16th century, the Portuguese quickly conquered most of the coast, including Zanzibar.
The rice cooking method is known as pilaf, [1] by which the rice is fluffy, light and does not stick. Traditionally, a long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, is used, [1] although short-grain rice, such as bomba or Misri ("Egyptian"), can be used too. Brown rice can also be used. [2]
Meals centered around meats such as beef and chicken are also eaten in the Comoros. A prominent example, mshakiki (marinated skewered beef) bears strong similarities to mishkaki from Kenya and Tanzania. Akoho sy voanio or poulet au coco originates in Madagascar and consists of chicken cooked in coconut cream.
If on coming up the rice was boiled, it was deemed a fortunate omen, but unpropitious if otherwise. [55] Pilau, yellow pilau, black pilau, shola pilau etc. [56] Bikabatta, a dish consisting of rice, goat's fat and water. [57] Rice mixed with sugar and sugarcane. [58] Bread, it was not custom to eat naan/tsoet until early 17th century. [59]
Pilaf, a popular rice dish consumed mainly in Central Asia, South Asia and the Middle East; Pulao (dragon), a small dragon that appears as a decoration on Chinese bells;