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06.24.2018

Total time: 30 mins

Zanzibar is an island in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania. Located in the heart of historical ocean trade routes between Africa, the Middle East and Europe, modern Zanzibar reflects the cultural influences of its Swahili, Arab Muslim, and European predecessors. Known locally as the 'Spice Islands', the spice crops of nutmeg, cloves, black pepper, and cinnamon still comprise a large part of the Zanzibari economy.

Zanzibar Pilau is a common rice pilaf dish eaten throughout East Africa tracing its roots to the Middle East. In fact, both the words Pilau and Pilaf are related...