Jul 14 2026
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Rice Pilau & Sugoo Recipe

Inspired by Fatima's Cafe
Time1h
Serves2

Traditional Kenyan Meal – a Cornmeal – Based with an Assortment of Our Daily Meat and Vegetable Stews – SERVES TWO

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Ingredients

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Rice Pilau

Sugoo (Stew)

Method

Rice Pilau

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    In a bowl, rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a medium pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

  3. 3

    Add Garlic and Ginger

    Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Spice it Up

    Add cumin seeds, coriander powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.

  5. 5

    Cook the Rice

    Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir to coat the rice with the spices. Pour in the water and bring to a boil.

  6. 6

    Simmer

    Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

  7. 7

    Add Vegetables

    In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the mixed vegetables to the rice, cover, and continue cooking.

  8. 8

    Fluff and Serve

    Once done, remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Sugoo (Stew)

  1. 9

    Prepare the Meat

    Cut the assorted meat into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

  2. 10

    Sauté Onions

    In a separate pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.

  3. 11

    Add Garlic and Ginger

    Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 1 minute.

  4. 12

    Cook the Meat

    Add the cut meat to the pot. Cook until browned on all sides.

  5. 13

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Stir in the chopped tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the tomatoes break down into a sauce.

  6. 14

    Add Water

    Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for about 30 minutes, or until meat is tender.

  7. 15

    Finish and Garnish

    Once the meat is tender, check seasoning and adjust if necessary. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

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