Nigerian party fried rice recipe

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

green peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Edamame provides protein, while mixed vegetables are often cheaper.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños offer heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

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

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

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

Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.

Stir in chopped carrots, green peas, and bell peppers, cooking for 5-7 minutes until tender.

Add the cooked rice to the pot, mixing thoroughly with the vegetables.

Incorporate seasoning cubes, salt, bay leaves, thyme, and curry powder, stirring well.

Add chopped scotch bonnet pepper for heat, adjusting to taste.

Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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