Sierra Leonean Fried Rice

Name: Sierra Leonean Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Sierra Leonean
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked rice, cooled; 200g shrimp, peeled; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans), diced; 1 large onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp curry powder; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Fried Rice (FRYD rys)

Vegetable Fried Rice

⏱ Prep Time 35 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 406 kcal

Stir-fried rice loaded with diced vegetables, scrambled eggs, and shrimp, seasoned with soy sauce and curry powder — a beloved party and celebration dish.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 18.0g

Carbs 52.0g

Fat 14.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ eggs ⚠ shellfish ⚠ soy

Equipment Needed

large wok or frying pan wooden spatula

Presentation Guide

Vessel: large platter

Garnishes: sliced cucumber, tomato wedges

Accompaniments: coleslaw, grilled chicken, stewed chicken

Ingredients

4 cups cooked rice, cooled
200g shrimp, peeled
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans), diced
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp curry powder
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a large wok over high heat.
2
Scramble eggs, break into small pieces, set aside.
3
Stir-fry shrimp until pink, remove and set aside.
4
Sauté onion and garlic 2 minutes, add diced vegetables.
5
Cook vegetables 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
6
Add cold rice, stir-fry vigorously breaking up clumps.
7
Add soy sauce, curry powder, return eggs and shrimp.
8
Toss everything together 2-3 minutes. Serve hot.

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Did You Know?

At Sierra Leonean parties, fried rice and jollof rice are always served side by side — choosing one over the other can start a friendly argument.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large wok or frying pan
wooden spatula

Garnishing

sliced cucumber, tomato wedges

Accompaniments

coleslaw, grilled chicken, stewed chicken

The Story Behind Sierra Leonean Fried Rice

Fried rice entered Sierra Leonean cuisine through the Lebanese and Chinese communities who settled in Freetown. It was quickly adopted and localized with curry powder and local seasonings, becoming an essential party dish alongside jollof rice.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed parties, celebrations, weekends 📜 Origins: Post-independence, Asian influence

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