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Nigerian Fried Rice

Name: Nigerian Fried Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: Rice (Amount not stated; toast with oil, onions, garlic, and curry powder, then cook in chicken stock until firm.); Oil (Amount not stated; used to toast the rice and fry the aromatics and vegetables.); Onions (Amount not stated; use some to toast the rice and some in the frying pan.); Garlic (Amount not stated; used for toasting the rice and frying with the aromatics.); Curry powder (Amount not stated; the description lists curry and the transcript specifies curry powder for toasting the rice.); Chicken stock (Amount not stated; use to cook the rice, avoiding excess liquid.); Chicken or turkey (Listed in the description, but no preparation or use is stated in the method.); Thyme (Amount not stated; added while frying the vegetable mixture.); Cube seasoning (Amount not stated; description also calls this chicken bouillon.); Vegetable mix (Amount not stated; carrots, green beans, and other mixed vegetables are included. The description also lists green peas and sweet corn.); Beef or chicken liver (Amount not stated; fried liver is optional.); Bell peppers (Amount not stated; diced and added to the fried mixture.); Carrots (Amount not stated; fresh carrots are mixed with the rice after frying the vegetable mixture.); Cabbage (Amount not stated; the description suggests cabbage or coleslaw mix.); Spring onions (Amount not stated; use the white ends in the pan and add the rest near the end.); Pepper (Amount not stated; description specifies chilli or habanero, while the transcript does not detail its addition.); Sesame oil (Amount not stated; optional, drizzled in a small amount near the end.); Salt (Adjust to taste if needed at the end.); Bay leaves (Listed in the description; use is not stated in the method.)

Recipe by @cookwith_izunna @cookwith_izunna · TikTok

Imported by Peace Ogbeifun on SeeMeCook

A nostalgic Nigerian fried rice inspired by classic takeout versions. Rice is toasted with aromatics and curry, cooked firm in chicken stock, then tossed in batches with seasoned vegetables, liver, fresh vegetables, and a little sesame oil.

4 servings55 minWest African

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Ingredients

Rice (Amount not stated; toast with oil, onions, garlic, and curry powder, then cook in chicken stock until firm.)
Oil (Amount not stated; used to toast the rice and fry the aromatics and vegetables.)
Onions (Amount not stated; use some to toast the rice and some in the frying pan.)
Garlic (Amount not stated; used for toasting the rice and frying with the aromatics.)
Curry powder (Amount not stated; the description lists curry and the transcript specifies curry powder for toasting the rice.)
Chicken stock (Amount not stated; use to cook the rice, avoiding excess liquid.)
Chicken or turkey (Listed in the description, but no preparation or use is stated in the method.)
Thyme (Amount not stated; added while frying the vegetable mixture.)
Cube seasoning (Amount not stated; description also calls this chicken bouillon.)
Vegetable mix (Amount not stated; carrots, green beans, and other mixed vegetables are included. The description also lists green peas and sweet corn.)
Beef or chicken liver (Amount not stated; fried liver is optional.)
Bell peppers (Amount not stated; diced and added to the fried mixture.)
Carrots (Amount not stated; fresh carrots are mixed with the rice after frying the vegetable mixture.)
Cabbage (Amount not stated; the description suggests cabbage or coleslaw mix.)
Spring onions (Amount not stated; use the white ends in the pan and add the rest near the end.)
Pepper (Amount not stated; description specifies chilli or habanero, while the transcript does not detail its addition.)
Sesame oil (Amount not stated; optional, drizzled in a small amount near the end.)
Salt (Adjust to taste if needed at the end.)
Bay leaves (Listed in the description; use is not stated in the method.)

Steps

1
Toast the rice with oil, onions, garlic, and curry powder for 5 minutes, until aromatic.
2
Cook the toasted rice in chicken stock. Avoid adding too much liquid; cook it until firm, then fluff it.
3
Heat oil in a pan. Add onions, pepper, garlic, and the white ends of the spring onions.
4
Fry the aromatics, then add thyme and cube seasoning.
5
Add the mixed vegetables, including carrots and green beans. Add the fried liver if using, then add the diced bell peppers.
6
Fry the mixture, then separate it from the pan so it can be combined with the rice and fresh vegetables.
7
Add fresh carrots and cabbage to the rice mixture. Combine the rice and fried vegetable mixture in batches.
8
Drizzle with a small amount of sesame oil, if using.
9
Add the remaining spring onions and mix thoroughly.
10
Taste and adjust with salt if needed. Serve.

Notes

The source provides no ingredient quantities, and it does not specify rice type, exact stock amount, heat level, or detailed cooking times beyond toasting for 5 minutes. Chicken or turkey and bay leaves are listed in the description but their use is not explained in the method.