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The Perfect Pilau Recipe — Restaurant Quality, At Home
After testing 30+ variations across Mombasa, Malindi and Lamu, we've cracked the formula for restaurant-grade pilau that will impress even your strictest auntie.
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Amina Wanjiru
Head of Nutrition
20 April 2026
· 10 min read
Pilau is more than a meal — it's a celebration. Get it right and you'll be the most-requested cook at every family gathering.
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About the author
Amina Wanjiru
Head of Nutrition
Registered nutritionist with 8+ years helping Kenyan families eat better on a budget.