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FROM THE PRISCY KITCHENFROM AFRICA & THE CARIBBEAN
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.
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In a big pot, heat oil on medium heat.
Add rice and onions. Stir until the translucent color of rice starts to turn white.
Add garlic, ginger, and pilau masala. Keep stirring until the garlic is cooked.
In a separate bowl, mix the coconut milk with ½ cup of chicken broth.
Add the coconut mixture to the rice.
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.
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Not included: pilau masala, 2 to 3 cups Chicken broth (boiling) (Vegetable broth for Vegetarian recipe), ½ cup Coconut milk (canned), Salt, Onions.
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| Amount per original recipe | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat 28.3 g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 4.1 g | 20% |
| Trans Fat Unavailable | — |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium 12 mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 151.8 g | 55% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7 g | 10% |
| Total Sugars 0.4 g | — |
| Includes Added Sugars Unavailable | — |
| Protein 13.8 g | — |
| Vitamin D 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium 68.4 mg | 5% |
| Iron 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Potassium 272 mg | 6% |
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* Percent Daily Values use FDA reference values for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 calorie diet. They apply to the amount shown above.
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185 g edible ingredient. USDA portion: 1 cup = 185 g.
Rice is treated as dry uncooked long-grain white rice. Basmati and other varieties may differ. USDA source ↗
27 g edible ingredient. USDA portion: 1 tablespoon = 13.5 g.
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Excluded: No unambiguous USDA portion weight matches this measure.
Onions are estimated using USDA raw onions. Red and other onion varieties can differ. USDA source ↗
8.5 g edible ingredient. Converted with US volume units from USDA 1 cup = 136 g.
Raw peeled garlic. A bare count is not assumed to mean cloves. USDA source ↗
6 g edible ingredient. Converted with US volume units from USDA 1 tsp = 2 g.
Raw ginger root, not ground dried ginger. USDA source ↗
Values use ingredient nutrients per 100 g and food-specific USDA portion weights. Cups, tablespoons and teaspoons use US measures. Pinches, handfuls, “to taste” and unspecified package sizes are excluded. Common counted foods use the stated size or a documented standard USDA portion when a count is supplied; these assumptions are identified above. Other unspecified counts remain excluded.
Assumes included ingredients are retained. Cooking losses, drained liquids, discarded oil, alcohol evaporation and changes in water content are not modeled. Missing nutrient values are shown as unavailable, not zero.
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