Nigerian Fried Rice
Colourful rice stir-fried with vegetables, prawns and curry powder, the other half of every Nigerian party plate.
- Time40 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.76 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cook the rice in the stock with the curry powder and thyme until just tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and spread on a tray to cool and dry.
12 min - 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok and stir-fry the prawns for 2 minutes until pink. Lift out.
2 min - 3
Add the remaining oil and fry the onion and red pepper for 3 minutes. Add the frozen vegetables and cook for 3 minutes.
3 min - 4
Add the rice and pepper and stir-fry over a high heat for 5 minutes, breaking up any lumps, until hot and lightly toasted.
5 min - 5
Fold in the prawns and spring onions and serve.
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