A vibrant, colourful medley of long-grain rice stir-fried with mixed vegetables, liver, shrimp, and seasoned with curry powder and thyme.
Instructions
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1
Parboil rice until 70% cooked, drain and spread to cool.
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2
Season and fry chicken liver pieces until cooked through. Set aside.
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3
Blanch mixed vegetables briefly and set aside.
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4
Heat oil in a wok. Sauté onion until translucent, add shrimp and cook 2 minutes.
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Add cooled rice, curry powder, thyme, and crumbled bouillon cubes. Stir-fry on high heat for 5-7 minutes.
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6
Toss in vegetables, liver, and green bell pepper. Stir-fry 3 more minutes. Season and serve hot.
Did You Know?
Nigerian fried rice is a party essential — no "owambe" celebration is complete without towering trays of this colourful dish alongside jollof rice.
The Story Behind Nigerian Fried Rice
Nigerian fried rice emerged in the post-independence era, influenced by Chinese immigrants and local creativity. Unlike Asian fried rice, the Nigerian version uses curry powder, thyme, and liver, creating a distinctly West African interpretation that became a celebration staple.
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