Nigerian fried rice is best appreciated with crunchy vegetables, you need to add them. To obtain the desired crispy rice you need to increase the heat during the frying process and stir continually while the rice heats up, that is not all you get the best Nigerian fried rice if you follow the simple guide.

What is Nigerian Fried Rice?

Nigerian fried rice is significantly different from the popular Asian chicken fried rice. Asian fried rice is derived from soy sauce. While Nigerian flavour comes from curry and rhyme. Lots of vegetables like Carrots green beans and lots more can be added check the next section to learn more. You can add cow liver to Nigerian fried rice to have an excellent rich yet subtle flavour but if you need a bowl of vegan fried rice you can avoid the beef or shrimp.

How to cook Nigerian Fried Rice

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the boiled rice and stock, and simmer over medium heat until the water has evaporated.

2. Preheat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the onions and sauté for a minute or two. Add the scallions, mixed veggies, thyme, curry powder, salt, and stock cube.

3. Stir in the beef liver and rice, cooking for 3 to 5 minutes over high heat.

4. Remove it from the heat and serve.

5. The white rice should be cooked soft but firm enough to bite (like al dente pasta). Overcooking the rice will produce soggy fried rice.

6. Fried rice is best appreciated with crunchy vegetables, so don’t overcook them.

7. To achieve the desired crisp while frying, raise the heat and stir constantly.

Ingredients for Nigerian Fried Rice

1.2 cups converted rice (13 1/4 ounces; 375 grammes), such as Uncle Ben’s Original or golden sella basmati

2. 3 1/2 cups (825 mL). Divide Nigerian-style stock and add additional as needed.

3. 2 tablespoons (30 mL) Virgin coconut oil or vegetable oil

4. 1 medium carrot (2 3/4 ounces; 75g), diced into 1/4-inch pieces

5. 1 small red or white onion (2 1/4 ounces; 60g), cut into quarter-inch dice

6. 1 1/2 ounces (45 grams) Green beans with stem ends removed and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.

7. Kosher salt.

8. 2 scallions, cut ends, white and green sections separated, thinly sliced crosswise, divided 

9. 1/2 large red bell pepper (2 3/4 ounces; 75g) stemmed, seeded, and diced into 1/4-inch pieces

10. 1/2 medium green bell pepper (2 1/4 ounces; 60g), stemmed and seeded, diced into 1/4-inch pieces,

11. 1/4 cup (60g) drained canned entire kernels of sweet corn

12. 2 teaspoons of Nigerian-style curry powder (see notice).

13. 1 teaspoon dried thyme.

14. 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra to taste.

15. Two dried bay leaves.

How to Make Nigerian Fried Rice Vegan

To have a friend rice vegan you can easily replace the liver in this recipe with whatever vegan meat alternative you choose. Mushrooms, jackfruit, and tofu would all work well.

Another substitution to make this a fantastic vegan supper is to use vegetable stock and vegetable bouillon instead of the meat stock and chicken bouillon used in the original recipe. An oval plate of Nigerian-style fried rice with a pair of white and gold forks on one side and a black pan of rice peeking out the other.