BEEF PILAU RECIPE / HOW TO MAKE PULAU | BASMATI RICE PILAF | Chef D Wainaina

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  • Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
  • Pilau is a rice dish that's very flavorful and delicious , the spices that are used together with ginger ,garlic and deeply caramelized red onions makes the pilau dish just so tasty. Rice pilau is very popular in Kenya, the East African region and has its its roots from the Indian cuisine.
    Pilau is a comfort dish easy to make and very popular during festive seasons and weddings, its a crowd pleaser but works very well for weeknight dinners too.
    Am making a variation of my beef pilau recipe and all the ingredients are listed
    down below and hopefully you can can give it a try in your kitchen.
    INGREDIENTS
    For the Pilau Masala Spices
    1 tbsp. whole cloves
    2 Tbsps. .cumin seeds
    3 Tbsps. coriander seeds
    1 tsp fennel seeds
    2 Cinnamon sticks
    .5 tbsp. black pepper corns
    .5 tsp chili powder
    15 cardamom pods
    Toast all the spices and grind to a powder using a spice a coffee blender or pestle and mortar. The recipe makes extra spice that you can keep tightly covered for future use,
    For the Beef rice pilau recipe
    2 c Basmati rice, rinsed and drained.
    1.2 Tbs/ 540 G beef , cut into strips or dice
    1/3 c Vegetable oill + 1 tbs for browning beef
    1 Large red onion or 2 medium, sliced
    1tbs Pilau Masala
    2 Bay leaves or 1 large
    1tsp Tomato paste
    1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
    1 Tbs Ginger, minced
    1 Tbs Garlic , chopped
    1 Tsp brown sugar ( optional)
    1 Tbs Rice wine vinegar
    Salt and pepper to taste
    1/4 c chopped cilantro and scallions to garnish.
    For the Kachumbari salad
    1 medium size ripe tomato, sliced thinly.
    1 scallion / green onion, cut in bias
    1 tbs cilantro chopped
    1 tsp lemon juice + zest
    1 tsp olive oil
    salt and pepper to taste
    Serve with sliced ripe banana.
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  • @cordneyellis442
    @cordneyellis442 2 роки тому +76

    I’ve never had a Kenyan or African dish. Followed this recipe complete just off the way the food looks. The food came out perfect and I’m more than impressed. Subscribed.

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for trying the recipe and am glad you enjoyed it. Please try more of my other recipes on the channel. Asante sana { Thank you very much}

  • @nelnj7447
    @nelnj7447 2 роки тому +51

    Sasa Wainaina, I saw this video last night and I made it today. You’ve made me a heroine in my household with this channel. My husband gets compliments at work for all the delicious meals he takes to work.
    This was by far the best pilau. Thank you for the simple ingredients and for simplifying these recipes so much that my 10 year old can make them.
    Keep going strong, we are here to support and cheer you on.

  • @Pendorr91
    @Pendorr91 3 роки тому +7

    I tried this and it was absolutely yum. It was my first time making it and i didnt have all the spices . I had to pre boil my meat because our beef tends to be a bit tough and i didn't want to risk it. I liked it so much i went out and bought all the spices to make the masala...thank you.

  • @marhaban2012
    @marhaban2012 3 роки тому +1

    Ma sha Allah tabaraka Rahmane 😍😘😍💖👏👏👏🤝🤝🤝

  • @agnesturnmire
    @agnesturnmire 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for taking your time to post great Kenyan recipes

  • @mistersmoore2331
    @mistersmoore2331 2 роки тому

    Awesome! Something I will definitely try

  • @jamesmuthangia2287
    @jamesmuthangia2287 2 роки тому

    Amizing food i love it go on my friend,s you done supper food🇨🇭👍

  • @myfoodjournalke
    @myfoodjournalke 3 роки тому +3

    Ooh pilau...its a perfect comfort food for me...delicious😋😋

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  3 роки тому

      Yes you do love pilau, and you are such a gifted cook.

  • @JoroukatheRecipeQueen
    @JoroukatheRecipeQueen 3 роки тому +7

    The perfect beef pilau. Very detailed explanation, I sure can try this now. Thanks for sharing

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  3 роки тому

      Thank you for your comment, appreciate it. I feel giving is important as it helps to follow the recipe.

  • @GracefullyGracious
    @GracefullyGracious Рік тому +2

    I just made this recipe and I’m sooooo in love! I’ve always wanted to learn how to perfect pilau and I did it this time following your recipe! So freaking good! Wow! Thank you for this!

  • @poorjesuschrist8007
    @poorjesuschrist8007 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks chef for posting this. Very detailed instructions.

  • @solomonworshipkeys
    @solomonworshipkeys 2 роки тому

    Fantastic video.. Will try it out!

  • @Real_Talk22
    @Real_Talk22 2 роки тому

    I have eaten Pilau on more than one occation. Still yet this is the BEST looking Pilau - Iv'e seen. Tomorrow I plan to make it for dinner seeing that I will have to purchase the unique spices that you have that i don't have in my kitchen. ( Thanks a million ).

  • @olivecosbert5437
    @olivecosbert5437 2 роки тому

    Impressive my Dear. You are a great cook and teacher 😃

  • @mercynjambi2448
    @mercynjambi2448 3 роки тому +2

    Waoòh I love the details. Well cooked.

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  3 роки тому

      Thank you Mercy, I make sure to give as much as I can, it's important to me.

  • @PreciousGems
    @PreciousGems 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome recipe
    Looks yum yum yummilicious
    Thank you for sharing!

  • @user-md6jy9wd8m
    @user-md6jy9wd8m 25 днів тому

    (Larry's wife) My late mother, from low country South Carolina, taught me to make rice pulau as a teen. However. the recipe was basic with just onions and bell pepper. Cooking with spices was lost through the years of bondage. Even though my great grandfather became a rice farmer after Emancipation, there was no access to using these ingredients except for making fruit cake and sweet potato pies. I am so happy that there is now a way to enhance meals. Our diet still consists of the same foods, but without the spices. But I am slowing adapting how I season. thanks so much for the seasoning lessons and different ways to prepare meals. No more bland!

  • @peterjamesmmbago2773
    @peterjamesmmbago2773 2 роки тому

    Shikamoo Njomba, lovely video.. Asante Sana

  • @prisfb
    @prisfb 8 місяців тому

    I love rice pilau! My husband and I had some when we went to an African restaurant in Detroit. I’m gonna try this recipe. Thanks again chef! 🙏❤️

  • @Mimi-vb3sj
    @Mimi-vb3sj 3 роки тому +3

    Wow.. Great one chef. Will definitely try this one .God bless you and stay safe.

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you and blessings to you too, its worth trying .

  • @MS-yu5cl
    @MS-yu5cl 2 роки тому +6

    My husband is American and has made many of your recipes as he loves cooking. He appreciates how easy you make your recipes and I benefit from it😜. Keep the recipes coming.❤️

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  Рік тому

      Thanks so much, glad to hear that. Will keep recipes coming.

  • @kaanthiperera6277
    @kaanthiperera6277 2 роки тому +10

    You are an amazing chef. Your recipes are heavenly.. will certainly find time to cook this. So detailed and well explained thank you chef.

  • @mrmoneybagz
    @mrmoneybagz Рік тому +2

    Awesome! My mouth is watering just at the site of this meal. This pilau would go well with a few slices of chapati.

  • @InChrist2024
    @InChrist2024 2 роки тому

    Just found the channel afew minutes ago, I feel super blessed to have landed here!

  • @onneilekgowe8995
    @onneilekgowe8995 2 роки тому

    I'm going to try this🙏🙏🙏, it looks delicious

  • @angelmbabazi2448
    @angelmbabazi2448 2 роки тому

    Thanks chef the way you cooked this pilau even me i cook like that so yummy and delicious keep it up chef

  • @queenv.713
    @queenv.713 2 роки тому

    New subscriber here.. enjoying the simple recipes.

  • @namatovuhafiswa8065
    @namatovuhafiswa8065 Рік тому +1

    Ur the best chef i love it

  • @kathleenlewis4757
    @kathleenlewis4757 2 роки тому

    Wow I am Hunger now. I Like this

  • @mollykiyemba1195
    @mollykiyemba1195 2 роки тому +1

    I got to this channel late but I tried it today and it's yummy
    Thank you chef

  • @Wanyiha-G.1
    @Wanyiha-G.1 3 роки тому +6

    I loved the point at which you folded the beef in. The pilau looks very delicious.

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, it's very delish.

  • @NicholasMutero
    @NicholasMutero 3 роки тому +6

    I needed this recipe. Thankyou chef wainaina. Keep the recipes coming.

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  3 роки тому

      Thanks Nicholas, you got it, please try it and share the results with us here too 😋

  • @lizsyummycentre4739
    @lizsyummycentre4739 2 роки тому +3

    Very Yummy ...😋

  • @GracefullyGracious
    @GracefullyGracious Рік тому

    Best pilau recipe!!!! Coming back for a second time! First try was successful and my family enjoyed

  • @meronkeleme8660
    @meronkeleme8660 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot for sharing this beautiful recipe. I was missing home, so I am making it for my family today.
    Blessings to you brother.

  • @zahidabibi6054
    @zahidabibi6054 11 місяців тому +1

    Yes Sir, Pilau is we are also make in our house, and you are a great Chef, it's very delicious, God bless you, (Amin) love from Pakistan 😋😋🇵🇰💖👌

  • @akelloevaline4755
    @akelloevaline4755 2 роки тому

    For sure I should try this

  • @annekariuki5194
    @annekariuki5194 2 роки тому

    I love how you prepare your food it's easy to follow all the steps and prepare to some food

  • @biiraharriet2523
    @biiraharriet2523 2 роки тому

    Wowoo nice pilau 🥰

  • @red_vibe9984
    @red_vibe9984 2 роки тому

    This looks so good

  • @Faith-re2rh
    @Faith-re2rh Рік тому +3

    This recipe was the BOMB!thank you Chef ..I am now the best pilau maker in my State here in the U.S

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  Рік тому +1

      That tells me we are not in the same State 🤣

  • @atumanyaraymond1465
    @atumanyaraymond1465 2 роки тому

    Thanks Mr chef...now am soughted

  • @wanjikumwangi1
    @wanjikumwangi1 2 роки тому

    Just found your channel,I will be following you.

  • @rashidajasat1633
    @rashidajasat1633 2 роки тому

    Thanks chef 👩🏼‍🍳 Apsolutely lovely
    Love your recipes 🌷💕

  • @johnnjengawamedia6052
    @johnnjengawamedia6052 2 роки тому

    Congratulations cheff Wainana ✅

  • @anisabodle1178
    @anisabodle1178 2 роки тому

    Watching from uk so yummy

  • @sanmarino1531
    @sanmarino1531 2 роки тому

    mouth watering Sir

  • @nabbosabeldine8885
    @nabbosabeldine8885 2 роки тому +1

    Good cooking looks yummy 😋😋😋

  • @gloriamaritim1498
    @gloriamaritim1498 2 роки тому

    This absolutely good. I found this channel today and I am loving it already

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, hope to more more content as the channel grows. Stay connected.

  • @beatricechepkosgei3461
    @beatricechepkosgei3461 2 роки тому

    Great 👍

  • @fadzijuma7722
    @fadzijuma7722 2 роки тому

    Thank you chef, making this for my family for Christmas

  • @nipbru92
    @nipbru92 2 роки тому +4

    Wow this is amazing. In the Caribbean we cook pelau (Trinidad and Tobago) 🇹🇹we use the process the burning the sugar to get that brown color and flavor.

    • @thelivingroom6172
      @thelivingroom6172 Рік тому +1

      Correct, it's that African Influence but we made our own amazing version....by browning sugar and adding coconut milk and fresh seasonings.

  • @Nisi443
    @Nisi443 7 місяців тому

    The best chef ever spectacular wonderful bravo😊😊🎉

  • @politicalarticles
    @politicalarticles 2 роки тому +1

    Great work Mheshimiwa. I will definitely try this!

  • @marionritah8427
    @marionritah8427 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! Thanks Chef

  • @abletasharnetwork
    @abletasharnetwork Рік тому

    Perfect pilao thanks chef👌🏻❤️

  • @debuchy413
    @debuchy413 2 роки тому

    Well informative.kudos chef wainaina.

  • @azebmengistu3901
    @azebmengistu3901 2 роки тому

    I tried last night for dinner wow wow it's really delicious thank you for teach us how to Cook delicious food

  • @mollys360kitchen7
    @mollys360kitchen7 2 роки тому +1

    Yummy food 😋

  • @hadjaadams5188
    @hadjaadams5188 2 роки тому

    Awesome 🥰🥰

  • @childofgod8365
    @childofgod8365 11 місяців тому

    Yes. 😂 am following your recipe for the birthday party tomorrow

  • @rosemutinda3076
    @rosemutinda3076 3 роки тому +1

    Salivary delicious dish 😋😋😋

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  3 роки тому

      Thank you for watching , please remember to subscribe if not yet.

  • @rinababy6526
    @rinababy6526 2 роки тому

    Nice. Thanks for teaching us this pilau

  • @varsityjebetkiplagat6822
    @varsityjebetkiplagat6822 6 місяців тому

    The best Chef!

  • @edgarohito4662
    @edgarohito4662 2 роки тому

    Subscribed watching in MN. Bless 🇰🇪

  • @gladysgitau2713
    @gladysgitau2713 3 роки тому

    Thanx chef,nice pilau

  • @philipatkinson7039
    @philipatkinson7039 Рік тому

    That's a fine looking pan of love and can't wait to try it. 😋. I've just subscribed and I've never eaten african food before but it looks like I'm going to be in the near future. 👍👌

  • @SM-hm6bc
    @SM-hm6bc Рік тому +1

    Yummy

  • @sylvianaliaka4258
    @sylvianaliaka4258 Рік тому

    wow yammmy food

  • @soharajamal6651
    @soharajamal6651 2 місяці тому

    I have tried out your recipes and they were awesome.
    This is just one that I really love

  • @Bjersey1
    @Bjersey1 2 роки тому

    What can i say! Amazing recipes enjoying them here in the burgh! Reminds me of Nairobi

  • @zah1238
    @zah1238 2 роки тому

    Thank you chef wanaina!
    You are an inspiration for our young man, I Always watch your Delicious and Beautiful recipes.

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, you guys inspire me as much too.

  • @kwesigabo
    @kwesigabo 8 місяців тому

    Thank u so much chef Wainana, my rice turned out perfect😊

  • @wambui3554
    @wambui3554 3 роки тому +1

    New subscriber i love the dish

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  3 роки тому

      Thank you and welcome aboard Esther, you'll find plenty to enjoy and try too.

  • @carolinekariu4822
    @carolinekariu4822 2 роки тому

    New here...awesome!

  • @annayoyetabalyeku4376
    @annayoyetabalyeku4376 Рік тому

    You are good at your work 👌🙏

  • @tillythuku1000
    @tillythuku1000 2 роки тому +3

    Never a dull moment in all your cooking!!!
    Thank you for the simple yet detailed explanations on all your recipes! I'm learning how to cook chapatis from you ..for the first time in over 50 years..😂. My kids will now be eating chapatis at home not when they go visit families and friends. You inspire me so thank you Chef and Happy Cooking!🥂

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  Рік тому

      You welcome Matilda, so happy for you. Keep cooking and enjoying your happy meals.

  • @kalim5046
    @kalim5046 Рік тому

    Very nice

  • @RosslynMamai
    @RosslynMamai 3 роки тому +11

    hi Chef, from your intro alone I know I'm gonna enjoy being here. I just subscribed and il be back to finish watching, love it!

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you Rosslyn, welcome to my channel and hope you'll enjoy watching everything.

  • @storm-rr6ff
    @storm-rr6ff Рік тому

    Thank you for this one

  • @carolynemukopi7133
    @carolynemukopi7133 2 роки тому

    Good work

  • @wambuiwanyutu
    @wambuiwanyutu 2 роки тому +9

    New Subbie from Canada mùndù wa nyùmba well done,you have revived our name we know how to cook without 20 litres of gathufu and waru🤣...Now my pilau will never be the same.

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  2 роки тому +1

      Asante sana , am glad you've got some tips and ideas.

  • @nigelodhiambo9287
    @nigelodhiambo9287 Рік тому

    Good morning Chef
    Would you kindly tell me what the spices entails that you grounded together
    Your pilau is mouth watering

  • @everyngyna5957
    @everyngyna5957 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this recipe

  • @isabeauskorski9961
    @isabeauskorski9961 3 роки тому +3

    You ARE an inspiration to us! Thank you, Chef.

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you! Isabeau, am humbled and at the same time inspired too, to share more.

    • @isabeauskorski9961
      @isabeauskorski9961 3 роки тому +1

      @@chefwainaina Chef, if you ever travel to north central Florida, my husband and I will gladly offer to host your stay on our homestead, instead of staying at pricey hotels. And you wouldn’t need to cook! Just relax and visit Florida! Just a thought, if you are traveling.

  • @leedear8379
    @leedear8379 2 роки тому +2

    I make my own pilau spice... toast them using thermomix. 👌

  • @clarionogada2446
    @clarionogada2446 2 роки тому +1

    I love the african beats😍😍

  • @estherkibui2371
    @estherkibui2371 2 роки тому +1

    Wow so nice wainaina can you give names ya spices 👍

  • @valarycomedian9106
    @valarycomedian9106 2 роки тому +1

    I promise to be a good chef because of your procedure....I like your english

  • @thembimakosso3986
    @thembimakosso3986 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks chef this looks so scrumptious! The sound goes a bit low when you turn away from the camera. Looking forward to the next vid!💗🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Thembi for watching, yes had a glitch with sound at some point, working my way through it all. appreciate your and will definitely work on fixing it.

    • @thembimakosso3986
      @thembimakosso3986 3 роки тому

      @@chefwainaina Thank you so much for starting the channel and sharing your treats. I appreciate the love and excellence in your technique! I feel like I'm learning how to cook the best version of your cuisine!💝 Keep going!🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @wendykatto
    @wendykatto 3 роки тому +2

    Wow. Yummy in my tummy . I will try this receipe of yours . 😋😋😋😋😋😍😍😍❤️🙏🏽

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  3 роки тому

      Thanks Wendy, its such a delicious recipe and am sure you'll enjoy it.

  • @rachelngaira9494
    @rachelngaira9494 2 роки тому +1

    so yummy

  • @faizakhalifa6483
    @faizakhalifa6483 2 роки тому

    Thanks, l like it

  • @estherwalsh4658
    @estherwalsh4658 2 роки тому +1

    Looks delicious although Mombasa we don't use soy sause and dania

  • @josphineestrella6875
    @josphineestrella6875 3 роки тому +2

    Goodcooking

  • @tracypowell4336
    @tracypowell4336 Місяць тому

    Thanks for yr recipe & u make it so easy..just 1 important concern the water is not in the recipe ingredients..just so we can remember to do it correctly always..it’s been my main worry to get the ratio correct right

  • @loisegitau4897
    @loisegitau4897 2 роки тому

    I love pilau with kachumbari.

  • @bettykimani-maina6004
    @bettykimani-maina6004 2 роки тому

    Hi Chef. I'm new to your channel. Thank you so much for all the videos. Love them! I followed your recipe. At the end my rice was a bit too crunchy (for my young kids) and my pot was sticking so I put my rice in the oven on low heat to cook a little bit more. Ultimately, it was well cooked and very tasty but came out dry. What should I do different next time?

    • @chefwainaina
      @chefwainaina  2 роки тому +4

      Thanks and welcome aboard, the general rule for cooking rice is to use 2:1 water to rice. If you your rice comes out crunchy or undercooked you can always splash it with some water and give it more time more time to finish cooking.
      Hopefully this works if ever needed. Thanks again.

    • @bettykimani-maina6004
      @bettykimani-maina6004 2 роки тому

      @@chefwainaina Thanks Chef. I appreciate it

  • @vienogola1421
    @vienogola1421 8 місяців тому

    Hi chef Wainaina, I am a new subscriber...your voice is very soothing reminds me of my favourite Kenyan law professor in a South African university in 2005...sigh, I was so young, bright eyed and bushy tailed then...🤭😊 New subscriber, trying to get my Kikuyu husband to like pilau, my favourite meal...but alas all spices are banned at the house and the jaluo wife laments.😂😂😂

    • @vienogola1421
      @vienogola1421 8 місяців тому

      I love the recipe but my mother is whispering for yonder dice those onions fine.

  • @EDMC442
    @EDMC442 2 роки тому

    Wow God Bless Your Work
    Spices Name Kindly??