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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.
Course Main
Cuisine African
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 485kcal
Author Imma

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

Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 273mg | Sodium: 825mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 7990IU | Vitamin C: 11.8mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 4.2mg