Nigerian Fried Rice
Nigerian fried rice is made of cooked rice, an array of colourful vegetables like carrots, green beans, sweet corn, green peas and proteins that are mixed together for a delicious taste.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rice
- 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium onions (chopped)
- 1 cup spring onions, bell peppers, sweetcorn, peas, chopped (soft mixed veggies)
- 1 cup carrots, green beans
- 1 teaspoon thyme ( or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon curry powder (or to taste)
- ½ cup shrimp or prawn (optional)
- 1 cup beef liver
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, add the rice and enough water to cover it.
- Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and parboil for about 5 minutes. Drain the water and set the partially cooked rice aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
- Then, add the mixed vegetables (spring onions, bell peppers, sweetcorn, peas) and diced carrots and green beans. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 2-3 minutes until they are slightly tender.
- Sprinkle the thyme and curry powder over the sautéed vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices throughout the vegetables.
- If you're using shrimp and beef liver, add them to the pan with the vegetables. Stir-fry until the shrimp turns pink and the liver is cooked through.
- Add the partially cooked rice to the pan with the sautéed vegetables, liver, and shrimp.
- Mix everything together thoroughly, ensuring that the vegetables and meat are evenly distributed throughout the rice.
- Pour the chicken broth over the rice and stir gently. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and let the rice cook over low to medium heat.
- Allow it to simmer until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed the flavors from the vegetables and spices. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
- Once the rice is fully cooked, remove the pan from the heat. Using a fork, gently fluff the fried rice to separate the grains.
- Your Nigerian Fried rice is ready to serve with coleslaw and protein of choice.
Notes
Note: Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender.
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