Nigerian Fried Rice Recipe || Ingredients and Steps

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats, while sunflower oil is often more affordable.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers are milder and easier to find.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Turmeric is a healthier alternative with anti-inflammatory properties.

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Boil the rice in chicken stock until cooked, then drain and set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in diced carrots and bell peppers; cook until slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add cooked rice to the skillet and mix thoroughly with the vegetables.

Incorporate green peas and chopped scotch bonnet peppers; stir well.

Season with curry powder, seasoning cubes, and salt; mix until evenly distributed.

Add protein of choice (if using) and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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