Nigerian Fried Rice

Name: Nigerian Fried Rice
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients: 3 cups rice, parboiled; 2 carrots, diced; 1 cup green beans, chopped; 2 tbsp curry powder

Nigerian Fried Rice/nai-JEER-ee-an fryd rice/

About this dish

Colorful rice stir-fried with mixed vegetables and curry powder, a staple of Nigerian celebrations.

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Ingredients

🍚3 cups rice, parboiled

🥕2 carrots, diced

🫛1 cup green beans, chopped

🌿2 tbsp curry powder

Method

Serves 4

Parboil the rice until nearly cooked, then drain.

Sauté diced vegetables in oil with curry powder and thyme.

Add the parboiled rice and toss to coat.

Continue cooking, stirring, until the rice is fully tender and evenly colored.

Serve alongside fried chicken or beef.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Nigerian fried rice is a party staple, distinct from Chinese-style fried rice with its curry powder seasoning.

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