Recipe for Rice Pilaf

This is  a homemade recipe that I have been using for awhile now. I like using different frozen vegetables every time.  My husband said he loves this rice because he feels like he is being healthy when he eats it because it has veggies in it! haha.

Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Serves: 4

2 Cups of Rice
4 Cups of Water (boiling)
1 Chicken Cube
1 Cup of Chicken
1/4 Teaspoon of Black Pepper
1/2 Cup of Frozen Peas
1/2 Cup of Frozen Corn
1/2 Cup of Frozen Lima Beans
1/3 Cup of oil


Start by boiling water.

While water is starting to boil, add oil to a pan and let it heat up

Add chicken and cook until done

Add corn, peas, lima beans, chicken cube and black pepper.

Stir until chicken cube is dissolved.

Add rice and cook on high for 2 minutes, stirring often.

Add boiling water and stir. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.

Turn heat down to medium low (about a 4) and simmer rice for 3 more minutes.

Stir and make sure rice is not sticking, let cook for 2-3 more minutes.

Stir and check rice to see if it is done. If it is still crunchy let it cook for 1 more minute or until done.

Serve

Recipe for Somali Steak

This is a quick and easy recipe for Steak. It is usually served with rice.

Cook time: 5 minute

Serves 2

3 Large pieces of Steak
2 Cloves of Garlic- smashed
1 Tablespoon of Cilantro- smashed
1/2 Chicken Cube
1 Teaspoon Cumin
1/8 Teaspoon of Chili Powder
1/2 Onion
1/4 Green Pepper
1/3 Cup Oil

Heat oil in a non-stick pan.

Add peppers and onions, cook for about 3 minutes

Mix cumin and chili powder. Sprinkle half of it over one side of the steaks

Add chicken cube and garlic/cilantro mix to pan. Stir until chicken cube is dissolved

Place the steaks seasoned side down in the oil.

Sprinkle the remaining cumin/chili powder over the other side of the steak

Cook for about 2 minutes

Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until steak is browned

Serve

Update

Hello! Sorry it has been such a long time between videos. Insha Allah I will finish school in a few months and be able to spend more time updating the blog.

I got an email from HijabyOnline.com and they asked me to share some information with you guys. They are having a 30% off all items with no exceptions, free worldwide shipping on orders over $100 and some new products for us to choose from! I am going to head over to their site and see if I can find some new fall and winter items.

Also, in the beginning of November I will be doing a little giveaway. I was contacted by a company and they asked to me to share some free coupons for coffee products with my readers! I will have all the details of the giveaway in the next week or two, Insha Allah. It will be completely free if you win, I will privately get your mailing address and mail you the coupon for a free product.

Ramadan Kareem

I hope everyone has a fulfilling and rewarding Holy month. May Allah accept our du'as and prayers.

Somali Ground Beef Sauce with Potatoes

Cook time: 20 minutes
Makes about 3 cups of sauce

1 1/4 Cups of Ground Beef
1/4 Cup of Oil
1/4 Cup of Water
3 Tomatoes
3 Potatoes
1 Teaspoon of Cumin Powder
1 Teaspoon of Salt
2 Tablespoons of Cilantro
2 Cloves of Garlic
1 1/2 Cupsof Pasta sauce or 1 small can (3 tablespoons) of Tomato paste
1/2 Onion

Add ground beef to a good non-stick pan on medium/high heat with no water or oil.

Cook until beef is done.

Add oil and onions, cook until meat in brown and onions are soft.

Add the tomatoes and cook for about 2-3 minutes.

Add potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes or until tomatoes are dissolved.

Add the cilantro, garlic, cumin powder, salt, tomato sauce and water. Reduce heat to about a 4 on the stove and cover.

Cook about 5 minutes and stir, recover the sauce and cook for 5 more minutes.

Check the potatoes, they should be just soft enough to insert a fork without breaking apart.

Serve.

Update

Sorry it has been so long since I have posted a new video, life has been very busy! I am working on a video for ground beef pasta sauce! I am also running another blog I wanted to share http://www.littledressesboutique.com. There are some cute dresses for little girls (perfect for Eid). Thanks for being patient while I get a new video made!

Modest Clothing

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I added a link on the right so you can easily go and check it out. They have women's, kids and some men's items. I hope everyone loves them as much as I do!