Nando's spicy rice
User Reviews
5.0
174 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
303 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Portuguese, South African
Nando's spicy rice
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We're big fans of Nando's spicy rice! But why wait in line when you can make this quick, delicious spicy rice "fakeaway" recipe right in your own kitchen?Just 25 minutes and one saucepan are all you need to whip up this easy side dish with the greatest ease!
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Ingredients
- 2 chicken stock cubes
- 800 millilitre boiling water
- 1 medium onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1½ teaspoons Turmeric
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
- few grinds black pepper
- 400 grams long grain rice like basmati
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 130 grams frozen peas we like petit pois for their sweetness
Instructions
Prepping
- Start by dissolving the two chicken stock cubes in the 800ml boiling water. Set aside.
- Chop the onion and red pepper into small cubes of roughly 1cm x 1cm. Set aside.
Make the rice
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onions and red pepper to the hot oil and put the lid on. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened. To prevent browning, keep an eye on the vegetables and stir them every minute or so.
- Add the turmeric, smoked paprika, cumin, chilli flakes and black pepper to the vegetables. Fry for a further 1 minute.
- Add the rice, chicken stock and salt to the pan and stir through with the vegetables and spices.
- Bring the water back up to a boil. Turn the heat down to low, put the lid back on and cook for 7 minutes.
- After the 7 minutes, stir in the peas. Place the lid back on and cook for a further 4-5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let it rest, with the lid on, for a further 10 minutes.
- Fluff up the rice with a fork and serve.
Notes
- Note:
- Since the cooking time is short, it's crucial to keep the lid on for the final 10 minutes after removing it from the heat.
- This allows the rice to absorb all the liquid without drying out or risking burning during the cooking process.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
0.2mg
(0%)
Sodium
531mg
(22%)
Potassium
236mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1091IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 531mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1091IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
174 reviews
Excellent
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