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Home / Types / African / African Dinner

Nigerian Fried Rice

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Author: Imma Published:5/27/2014Updated:7/27/2021
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Nigerian Fried Rice puts a spicy, flavorful spin on the traditional fried rice and is appealing on its own or served with a variety of other African foods.

Nigerian Fried Rice

I would say it is a complete meal on it’s own…don’t worry about sides or protein unless you are going all out!

I love making fried rice at home because it is easy to put together and with the money you could spend ordering out. You can make this dish at home and everyone would love it -even the picky eaters.

Nigerian Fried Rice

So what sets this fried rice apart? The addition of thyme, curry, and liver (which is completely optional) but I love it in here. I grew up eating cow liver and chicken liver so I am a fan of ovals.

Nigerian Fried Rice

Now the best part about this fried rice is that it is completely customizable to your taste. Can’t stand liver? Swap it out for beef or chicken or just double the shrimp.

If you are a vegetarian, leave out the meat completely and increase the vegetables.

Nigerian Fried Rice

Enjoy!

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Nigerian Fried Rice Recipe

Nigerian Fried Rice puts a spicy, flavorful spin on the traditional fried rice and is appealing on its own or served with a variety of other African food.
4.64 from 11 votes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 30 mins
African
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cooked rice I used Basmati
  • 1/4- 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2- pound liver cut bite size
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon pepper sauce chili sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1-2 teaspoon maggie powder or chicken bouillon optional
  • 1 tablespoon maggie liquid or soy sauce optional
  • salt to taste
  • 12-16 oz vegetables peas, carrots, green beans

Instructions

  • Break up the clumpy rice before starting.
  • Heat a large wok or skillet on medium high heat with about a tablespoon of canola or vegetable oil.
  • Add the rice stir vigorously for about 2-3 minutes adding Maggie liquid and a tablespoon or more of water or chicken/beef stock as need to moistened rice. Set aside. Quickly wipe the wok or skillet with a clean paper towel or cloth.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in the wok; add shrimp, lightly season with salt. Sauté until just cooked through. Remove and add to the fried rice.
  • Next add another tablespoon of oil, let it heat up, then add the liver or beef lightly season with salt and pepper, quickly stir fry for about a 2 minutes. Remove and add to the rice. Quickly wipe the wok or skillet with a clean paper towel or cloth.
  • Then add a tablespoon of oil into the wok, followed by onions, thyme, garlic, peas, carrots, pepper sauce,white pepper, curry powder, and chicken bouillon powder. Stir until fragrant for about 2 minutes.
  • Finally return the combination of rice, liver, and shrimp to the wok. Stir until everything has been fully combined. Adjust seasoning salt, pepper if necessary.
  • Garnish with chopped scallion and serve

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 485kcal (24%)| Carbohydrates: 48g (16%)| Protein: 27g (54%)| Fat: 19g (29%)| Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)| Cholesterol: 273mg (91%)| Sodium: 825mg (36%)| Potassium: 354mg (10%)| Fiber: 3g (13%)| Vitamin A: 7990IU (160%)| Vitamin C: 11.8mg (14%)| Calcium: 143mg (14%)| Iron: 4.2mg (23%)
Author: Imma
Course: Main
Cuisine: African
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Nutrition Facts
Nigerian Fried Rice Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 273mg91%
Sodium 825mg36%
Potassium 354mg10%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 3g13%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 7990IU160%
Vitamin C 11.8mg14%
Calcium 143mg14%
Iron 4.2mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Michelle Semler says

    Posted on 1/18 at 9:22PM

    I make the Nigerian Fried rice for birthday party it came out perfect, thanks

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 1/19 at 6:43AM

      Awesome! Glad it turned out great for you.

      Reply
  2. Anna says

    Posted on 2/2 at 4:16PM

    3 stars
    Ok, it was tasty. I love to cook and try new things and keep a bunch of herbs and spices… This took 90 minutes start to finish and was SUPER messy to make and cleanup… lots of splattering and multiple pots. I would not categorize it as a quick weeknight dinner. For the effort, take out would be a far better choice.

    Reply
    • Mel says

      Posted on 4/3 at 6:05AM

      If this took you 90 minutes to cook,don’t you think you didn’t really follow the recipe ? I cooked this as per the recipe and guess what ? It turned out great..Maybe try again..Take out a better choice,REALLY ???

      Reply
  3. Phareedarh Suraj says

    Posted on 2/2 at 11:19AM

    I love It so much can’t wait to taste it

    Reply
  4. TT says

    Posted on 5/26 at 9:33PM

    This was amazing. My Nigerian family (very critical) by the way said it’s the best. And it was so easy to make. Thank you

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 5/27 at 9:42AM

      Awesome!! I am so glad this was a hit with your family :)!

      Reply
  5. Haddy JJ says

    Posted on 3/26 at 3:43PM

    5 stars
    My 3rd time making it. We love this recipe. Comes out soo yummy.

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 3/27 at 5:37AM

      Awesome! Glad you like this as much as I do.

      Reply
  6. Cassandra Nicholas says

    Posted on 5/21 at 4:38PM

    5 stars
    AWESOME!!! I USED CHICKEN, HAM AND SHRIMP AND IT WAS SO GOOD!!!

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 5/23 at 8:38PM

      Awesome! Thank you for letting me know and sharing your thoughts.

      Reply
  7. Diane says

    Posted on 10/29 at 12:02PM

    Can I just say that it’s amazing that you can change the number of people it serves to suit your needs – amazing tough to your food blog. I’m a fellow foodie myself. Making Fried rice this evening too. Brilliant!

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 10/30 at 3:30PM

      Glad you find it helpful, Diane. Happy cooking!

      Reply
  8. Freida says

    Posted on 6/13 at 7:39AM

    Looking forward to try this dish. yum

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 6/13 at 4:57PM

      Can’t wait for you to try it, Freida! You’ll have seconds of this for sure. 😉 Please let me know how it turns out for you. Happy cooking!

      Reply
  9. Ivy says

    Posted on 6/1 at 11:21PM

    Hi, this look nice and easy. I am planning to cook this tomorrow. The onions used here is it the spring onions?

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 6/2 at 7:00AM

      To saute, you can use either white, yellow or red onions. And garnish it with chopped scallion. Please let me know how it turns out for you. Happy cooking!

      Reply
  10. Dona Williams says

    Posted on 4/19 at 8:43PM

    5 stars
    It was SO good!! Your pictures are absolutely stunning and I am so jealous!

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 4/22 at 4:41PM

      Thank you so much, Donna! My pictures back then weren’t as good as these. It gets better over the time. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Anne Udoh says

    Posted on 4/6 at 11:55AM

    4 stars
    I just finished preparing all the things I need for my fried rice and came up to the internet to find out ways of cooking it and stumbled on this.
    I am off to the kitchen again. With this recipe, my fried rice is gonna be delicious.
    Thanks Imma

    Reply
  12. Nikki says

    Posted on 4/3 at 11:14AM

    5 stars
    Tried the fried rice over Easter and it was awesome! Thank you

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 4/14 at 5:28AM

      Happy to hear it turned out great, Nikki!

      Reply
  13. Oloriajayi says

    Posted on 3/1 at 12:52PM

    Hello Imma!
    What if I don’t have the complete ingredients and still wish to chop fried rice

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 3/2 at 2:57AM

      Hello Oloriajayi! Give it a try with what you have ! And see how you like it .

      Reply
  14. Ola says

    Posted on 1/13 at 11:51AM

    Hi
    I am making this a meat free dish so was wondering if I could add fried egg to this dish instead?

    Ola

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 1/15 at 7:51AM

      Hi Ola! You sure can. Fried egg would give it the added protein.

      Reply
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