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Nigerian Fried Rice
This Nigerian fried rice is a vibrant, easy 15 minute recipe featuring long grain rice, colorful veggies, and bold flavors. Perfect for any meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 309 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Nigerian
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice (ideally long grain)
- 4-5 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 carrots small, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper small, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper small, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper small, chopped
- 1 red onion small, chopped
- ½ habanero pepper or scotch bonnet pepper
- ¼ cup red cabbage chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste
Instructions
- Cook rice in vegetable stock. Drain and set aside to cool. You can also use day-old rice here.
- While rice is cooking, add oil to a large frying pan.
- Add all the chopped vegetables and cook for 3-4 minutes until the raw smell vanishes, and the vegetables are cooked but not mushy.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger paste and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Now, add the cooked rice and stir fry for 3-5 minutes on high heat.
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Notes
- Use day-old rice when possible. This helps prevent the rice from becoming mushy as it has less moisture compared to freshly cooked rice. If using freshly cooked rice, spread it out on a tray to cool and dry slightly before frying.
- Chop the vegetables into small, uniform sizes. This ensures they cook evenly and integrate well with the rice, providing a consistent texture and flavor in every bite.
- Be cautious with the habanero or Scotch bonnet pepper; these are very spicy. Start with a small amount and adjust according to your heat preference. It's easier to add more than to try to balance excessive heat afterwards.
- When stir-frying, keep the heat high to ensure the vegetables stay vibrant and crisp, and the rice gets a slight char without burning. Stir continuously to prevent any ingredients from sticking to the pan.
Nutrition Information
Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
842mg
(35%)
Potassium
299mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
4514IU
(90%)
Vitamin C
84mg
(93%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 842mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4514IU | 90% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.