NIGERIAN FRIED RICE

Nigerian-Style Fried Rice Recipe for Parties 🎉

Ingredients:

1. Rice: 2 cups (uncooked) 🍚

2. Vegetable oil: 2-3 tablespoons 💧

3. Onion: 1 medium, diced 🍠

4. Tomatoes: 2 medium, diced 🍅

5. Mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, corn): 1 cup 🥗

6. Eggs: 2, beaten (optional) 🥚

7. Curry powder: 1 teaspoon ❗️

8. Salt: to taste 💸

9. Pepper: to taste ❗️

10. Suya spice (optional): for extra flavor 🔥

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat 🔥.

2. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent 🍠.

3. Add diced tomatoes and cook until they're soft 🍅.

4. Add mixed vegetables, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes 🥗.

5. Add uncooked rice to the skillet/wok; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes 🍚.

6. Add 4 cups of water to the rice mixture; bring to a boil 💧.

7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is cooked ⏰.

8. Fluff rice with a fork 🥄.

9. If using eggs, push rice aside, add a little oil, and scramble eggs. Mix with rice 🥚.

10. Serve hot and enjoy! 😋

Party Tips:

1. Use large quantities of ingredients for a crowd 🎉.

2. Add protein like chicken, beef, or shrimp for extra flavor 🍗.

3. Garnish with chopped scallions or parsley 🌿.

4. Serve with a side of moi moi (steamed bean pudding), plantains, or suya (grilled meat) 🍌.

Crystal