Justin S's Recipe

African style Rice Pilaf

Category: Recipes

* 1 pound ground beef
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced OR 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
* 1 cup dry white rice
* 3 cups water
* 2 bouillon cubes
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
* 3 tablespoons peanut butter
* 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
* 1/3 cup raisins
* 1/3 cup peanuts or coconut or both (optional)

Fry the hamburger, onions, and garlic in a big skillet, breaking the hamburger up into small pieces. Make sure you cook it all the way through. Drain off any fat if necessary. Add the rice and sautè it around until it toasts slightly, about 2 or 3 minutes. Add the water, bouillon, salt, ginger, peanut butter, honey and raisins. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan. Simmer the mixture for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender. If it seems dry, then add a little extra water towards the end. Serve the mixture in bowls, with a few peanuts or coconut sprinkled on top if desired. Serve this with sliced tomatoes, pickles, and baked custard, or tapioca pudding.