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Nigerian Fried Rice

1 hServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @bamz_aroma1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • basmati rice (washed)Grains400 g
  • green bell pepper (deseeded, for the green pepper mix)Produce1 piece
  • spring onions (for the green pepper mix)Produce4 pieces
  • Scotch bonnet (deseeded, for the green pepper mix)Produce1 piece
  • onion (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • rosemary (dried or fresh)Spices1 piece
  • thyme (dried or fresh)Spices1 piece
  • curry powderSpices1 piece
  • chicken bouillon (Maggi cubes)Pantry2 pieces
  • salt (to taste)Spices1 piece
  • mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)Produce200 g
  • bell peppers (diced, mixed colours)Produce2 pieces
  • prawns (peeled)Fish250 g
  • vegetable oilPantry60 ml
  • waterOther600 ml

per serving

Nutrition

555kcal

Carbs
85 g
Proteins
16 g
Fat
17 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Blender
  • Stockpot ×2
  • Frying pan

step by step

Method

  1. Blend the green pepper mix

    • Add the Scotch bonnet, spring onions and green bell pepper to a blender.
    • Add some water and blend smoothly, then set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Saute the onions and spices

    • Get a pot, add oil and let it get hot.
    • Add the onions and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
    • Add the rosemary, thyme and curry.
    Step 2

  3. Fry the rice

    • Stir everything together for about a minute, then add the washed basmati rice.
    • Fry the rice for about 5 minutes on a medium heat.
    • Add the green pepper mix and stir it in.
    • Season the rice with chicken bouillon and stir again, then season with salt to taste.
    • Add water to the level of the rice.
    • Cook on a low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the prawns

    • Get another pot, add oil.
    • Add the prawns and cook for just 5 minutes.
    • Scoop them out.
    Step 4

  5. Cook the vegetables

    • Add the mixed vegetables and stir that in.
    • Add the diced bell peppers and stir.
    • Season with chicken bouillon.
    • Let this cook for 5 minutes on a low heat.
    Step 5

  6. Combine and finish

    • Combine the rice and the vegetables together.
    • Cook for 5 minutes on a low heat, then another 5 minutes.
    • Dice the spring onions, add the prawns and stir them in.
    • Cook for another 5 minutes.
    Step 6
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