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

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings 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

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