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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!

Watch How to Make It

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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 minutes mins
Cook: 15 minutes mins
Total: 30 minutes 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. Michsi says

    Posted on 12/18 at 12:24PM

    I can’t wait to make this for the hubby tonight.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/21 at 7:22AM

      Awesome! Do let me know how it works out for you.

      Reply
  2. Fyne Hull- Tyger says

    Posted on 10/31 at 5:58AM

    Please I want know when to add the sop sauce into the fried rice

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/1 at 6:21AM

      You add the soy sauce when you fry the rice . And you can always add it at the end . Adjust to suit tastebuds.

      Reply
  3. Raymond says

    Posted on 10/17 at 4:40AM

    5 stars
    Thanks for the recipe I’m going to the market right away.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/17 at 7:45PM

      Awesome! Do let me know how it works out for you. Thanks !

      Reply
  4. Daniel O Fagboyegun says

    Posted on 9/2 at 8:00AM

    Question- We dont parboil the basmati rice or anything like that before putting it on the skillet right?

    I’ve had experiences where people boiled the rice a little at first before putting it on the skillet and frying it with other ingredients. I am planning on using chicken as opposed to liver because i don’t really know where to get liver when i am or how to cook it haha

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 9/3 at 5:44AM

      Yes you do. It’s fully cooked, you have to cook the rice first before making this rice . If using chicken you have cook it a little more , so it’s fully cooked . Oh and Chicken livers are easy to cook . Salt and saute for a few minutes and it’s ready to go. Hope this helps

      Reply
  5. Karol scartelli says

    Posted on 9/22 at 4:51PM

    I am preparing this recipe tomorrow evening for two Nigerian Dominican priests….they do not eat meat on Friday so I will not use liver…they eat very little but would you suggest something else in addition to this. I was considering grilled salmon….also I am lost for a dessert to offer…,any suggestions?…thank you

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 9/22 at 4:57PM

      Grilled Salmon would be perfect. For dessert, I would go with this condensed milk cake here

      Reply
  6. Ene says

    Posted on 10/25 at 10:12AM

    The rice, is the 6 cups before or after cooking.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/26 at 5:37AM

      It is 6 cups of boiled rice(after cooking)

      Reply
  7. Maggie says

    Posted on 10/16 at 10:49AM

    5 stars
    I have tried for several years to do fried rice the Nigerian style until i stumbled upon this recipe by Imma.What a relief.My family loves it.It came out so well.I used long grain rice rather than the basmati.I must say Imma keep up the good job.If i need something different to cook for my family i just log on to immaculate bites

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/17 at 3:02PM

      You are a sweet heart Maggie! Am so happy it worked out well for you and the family approves too! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me.

      Reply
  8. Magareth says

    Posted on 6/25 at 3:09PM

    Hi Imma.Just a quick question.Do we need to cook the rice full or half way before adding the ingredients?I would love to do this over the weekend.
    Thank you wonderful lady.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 6/25 at 5:12PM

      Hi Magareth, the rice needs to be fully cooked.Before proceeding with the steps. Also make sure the rice is not mushy. Please let me know how it works for you!

      Reply
  9. Fatima says

    Posted on 12/10 at 10:17AM

    Quick and easy to make-Love all the flavor combination.

    Reply
  10. Brian says

    Posted on 12/4 at 2:24PM

    5 stars
    I added Chicken and beef to this and it was a hit. Thanks!

    Reply
  11. Yaba says

    Posted on 11/3 at 9:26AM

    5 stars
    This was really good- it was eaten it in no time and my family kept asking for more . You are a really Good Cook. Thanks.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/3 at 10:05AM

      Yaba, you are too kind.

      Reply
  12. Laura says

    Posted on 5/31 at 9:45PM

    I am so excited to try this! I love fried rice and I love making other culture’s versions of it. I was hoping you could clarify what these are: 1-2 teaspoon maggie polder(optional)
    1 tablespoon maggie liquid(optional) ?? Thanks!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 6/1 at 4:40PM

      Laura,maggie powder is Chicken Bouillon and maggie liquid is soy sauce. I have updated recipe. Let me know how it works out for you. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  13. Naa says

    Posted on 5/28 at 12:25PM

    Miss Immaculate…… Thou art immaculate indeed. Just when I was getting comfy with the oven baked jollof rice and chicken wings . Oh my my weeknights are starting to get easier and tastier. Thank you. Surely trying this tomorrow. The chin chin was superb.

    Reply
  14. Liz says

    Posted on 5/28 at 8:38AM

    I have made all your J0llof rice and it great . I will definitely make this one. In Nigeria we sometimes call it party rice. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  15. Therese says

    Posted on 5/27 at 6:24PM

    Wow!!! Looks delic…can’t wait to try this!!

    Reply
    • Sally says

      Posted on 4/21 at 1:07PM

      I just tried it… for the first time and omg it taste soo good, steps are very easy to follow. Before my rice will always get tight for some reason I don’t know

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 4/23 at 6:56PM

        Awesome! Glad to hear it worked out well for you.

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