Authentic Nigerian Fried Rice

Ingrédients

• 3 cups of white rice
• 2 cups large shrimp
• 1/2 onion ( chopped)
• 2.25 cups of mixed vegetables
• 2 cups of chicken broth
• 2 tbsp of curry powder
• 1 tsp of turmeric
• 2 chicken stock cubes
• 1 teaspoon of thyme
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil

Préparation

1. 1

   Firstly, heat a splash of vegetable oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Once the oil is hot, add large shrimp. Season with salt to taste, pepper to taste and cook on each side for 3 minutes or until done. Remove the shrimp from the saucepan and set them aside for later.

2. 2

   Add onions and mixed vegetables to the same saucepan, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Then cook for 4-6 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the saucepan and set them aside for later use.

3. 3

   Add a splash of oil to the saucepan, if necessary, then add the curry powder and turmeric to the pan and stir over medium heat for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Then, add the rice to the saucepan and stir. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

5. 5

   Next, pour chicken broth into the same saucepan. Season the stock with chicken stock cubes (Knorr), thyme, salt to taste, pepper to taste and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add 1-2 cups of water to the saucepan. Ensure that the mixture completely covers the rice. Cook for about 10-15 minutes and checking from time to time and adding more water if necessary.

7. 7

   Once the rice is soft, add the cooked vegetables and shrimp. Stir gently and let the mixture simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the rice is tender and cooked through. Serve as desired!