World Flavors Cookbook

Mombasa Biryani

A fragrant, layered rice and meat dish distinct to the Swahili coast, using coconut milk and local spices.

Cuisine: Kenya

Ingredients

• 3 cups basmati rice
• 1kg chicken or beef
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 onions, sliced
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 1 tsp biryani spice mix
• 1 tsp turmeric
• Saffron in warm water
• 4 tbsp ghee

Instructions

1. Marinate meat in yogurt, spices, and half the fried onions.
2. Cook rice until 70% done and set aside.
3. Cook meat in a pot until tender with tomatoes and coconut milk.
4. Layer rice over meat in the pot.
5. Drizzle saffron water and remaining onions over rice.
6. Seal with a tight lid and cook on very low heat for 25 minutes.