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Nigerian Fried Rice

1 hServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @cookwith_izunna1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • rice (rinsed and drained)Grains500 g
  • oilPantry80 ml
  • salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • chicken (for the stock)Meat500 g
  • thyme (dried)Spices3 g
  • curry powderSpices8 g
  • bay leavesSpices2 pieces
  • chicken bouillon cube (crumbled)Pantry2 pieces
  • chilli pepper (blended)Produce2 pieces
  • onion (chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • spring onions (white ends and green tops separated, sliced)Produce4 pieces
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • bell peppers (diced)Produce2 pieces
  • carrots (diced)Produce2 pieces
  • cabbage (shredded)Produce200 g
  • mixed vegetables (carrots, green peas, green beans, sweet corn)Produce250 g
  • chicken livers (fried, optional)Meat200 g
  • sesame oil (optional)Pantry10 ml

per serving

Nutrition

502kcal

Carbs
70 g
Proteins
22 g
Fat
15 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stovetop
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Toast the rice

    • Heat the oil in a pan and add the onions, garlic and curry powder.
    • Add the rice and toast, stirring, until aromatic and coated.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the rice in stock

    • Pour in the chicken stock with the bay leaves and bouillon cube.
    • Do not add too much water; keep the rice firm, then fluff it.
    Step 2

  3. Fry the aromatics

    • Heat oil in a hot pan and add the onions, pepper, garlic and the white ends of the spring onions.
    • Stir fry until fragrant.
    Step 3

  4. Add seasoning and vegetables

    • Stir in the thyme and crumbled cube seasoning.
    • Add the mixed vegetables, carrots and green beans.
    • Add the fried liver and diced bell peppers.
    Step 4

  5. Combine with the rice

    • Mix the fried mixture with the rice and the shredded carrots and cabbage.
    • Mix in batches until evenly combined.
    Step 5

  6. Finish and serve

    • Drizzle the sesame oil over the rice.
    • Add the rest of the spring onions and mix properly.
    • Adjust the taste with salt if needed, then serve.
    Step 6
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