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Homemade Nando's Spicy Rice

Want to make Nando's Spicy Rice at home? Then this Homemade Nando's Spicy Rice recipe is for you! And the best news? It only takes 20 minutes and one pan! (Serves 4-6, depending on appetite)

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 269 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: African , Portuguese

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 small red pepper diced
  • ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 300 g long grain rice
  • 600 ml hot chicken stock (from a cube is fine – I use Kallo)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 100 g frozen peas

Instructions

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  1. Place the oil, diced onion and red pepper in a reasonably large saucepan. Cover with a lid and cook over a gentle heat for 3 minutes until softened but not browned.
  2. Remove the lid and add the chilli flakes, turmeric and smoked paprika. Cook for 2 more minutes. Add a splash of water if it starts to get a little dry.
  3. Add the rice, chicken stock, salt and pepper. Turn the heat up and bring to the boil. Then cover with a lid and turn the heat down. Cook for 7 minutes, or until the rice is nearly cooked. (See note 1.)
  4. After 7 minutes add the peas and stir. Re-cover with the lid and cook for 3 more minutes or until the rice is done to your liking and the peas are hot.
  5. Serve with all your homemade Nandos favourites!

Notes

  • Please do check the cooking time for the brand of rice you are using. Different brands vary enormously in their recommended cooking times. The long grain rice that I used in this recipe stated on the packet that it took 10 minutes to cook and so I have allowed 10 minutes cooking time here. If your rice needs longer, cook it for longer. 
  • Suitable for freezing.
  • Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 269kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 151mg (6%) Potassium 288mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 960IU (19%) Vitamin C 33.6mg (37%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269

% Daily Value*

Calories 269kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 151mg 6%
Potassium 288mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 960IU 19%
Vitamin C 33.6mg 37%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.