Nigerian Fried Rice is a very simple yet delicious recipe. This version relies on a ton of fresh vegetables, Beef Liver, and a little bit of Oil for crisping it up.
The added beef liver gives the fried Rice a very nice rich but subtle taste, and this is why it is one of the most popular choices in Nigeria. Though you can also use Shrimp or any protein you’d like. If you would love to make vegan fried rice, you can omit the Beef liver or Shrimps entirely!
This fried rice is entirely different from the popular Asian Chicken Fried Rice because the depth of the taste in the later comes from the Soy sauce while the depth of taste of the later comes from the Curry powder, Thyme, Seasoning cubes and of course the abundance of vegetables like Carrots, Green beans, Peas, sweet corn and Onions.
Just like the Basmati Jollof Rice we savor these meals so much, and we can barely do without them in gatherings and festive seasons, and it’s a meal you can make in no time. So simple recipe, but the impact it makes in a gathering is quite remarkable!
You can watch the detailed Nigerian Fried Rice video below:
This recipe starts with already parboiled Rice, so it makes the whole process easier. If you don’t have already parboiled rice, you can see how to do that here. It’s also okay to use a day old Rice that has been refrigerated it is very convenient, and the result is just as good.
I also cooked this parboiled Rice in a bit of well-seasoned stock so that the Rice can absorb more flavor. Though it’s advisable to this, however, this step can be skipped if you are in a hurry.
Fresh Rice or Leftover Rice?
You can use either freshly cooked rice (parboiled) or leftover cold rice for this recipe. If you choose to use freshly cooked rice, make sure you choose the right type of Rice. I like to use the long grain parboiled Rice. This type of Rice is very easy to work with when making Fried Rice likewise, Jollof Rice because it’s firmer and less sticky, therefore, making it very difficult to go wrong when working with it.
Another key to achieving a good result when making this fried rice is to allow the freshly cooked rice (parboiled) to cool slightly before using it. The rice should be cool to the touch before adding it to the pan. If you are short of time, simply spread the rice on a sheet pan so that the steam can easily escape or just place the cooked rice inside the fridge for a few minutes.
Finally, it is important that you always wash the rice before cooking it. This will help to remove the excess starch on the rice, which can cause the rice to be clumped together.
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Notes On How To Make Nigerian Fried Rice:
- It’s o.k to add a dash of cayenne pepper if you like some heat!
- Don’t over boil your Rice before frying it, otherwise, you will end up with a soggy Fried Rice.
- Fried Rice is best enjoyed when the Veggies remain crunchy, so don’t overcook your veggies.
- I used mixed veggies which consist of Carrots, Sweet Peas, Sweet Corn and Green Beans. However, vegetables like sweet bell peppers can also be used.
- In order to achieve that nice coveted crisp, you will need to turn up the heat to high during the frying process and stir continuously as you allow the rice to heat up.
- I added pieces of beef liver in my fried Rice, a lot of people like this as well, but if you don’t want it you are free to leave it out, you will still enjoy the total goodness of the Fried Rice.
- When making this Fried Rice, it is best to use Chicken stock or Turkey stock because of their mils taste. The beef stock should be avoided as it can overpower the taste of the fried rice.
Here is my very simple yet delicious way of making my fried Rice. It is really straightforward, and the final result is awesome. Enjoy!
Nigerian Fried Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Cups cooked Rice
- 1 Cup Mixed Vegetables I used Carrots, Sweet Peas, Sweet Corn and Green Beans
- 1 cup Onion diced
- 2 Scallions
- 1 Cup Beef Liver Cubed
- 1/2 Teaspoon Thyme
- 1 Teaspoon Curry powder
- 1/2 cup Chicken stock
- 1 Stock cube
- 3 Tablespoons Oil for frying
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Add the parboiled Rice to the stock and cook until the water is dried up.
- Preheat the oil in a Pan, throw in the Onions and fry for a minute or two, add the scallions, mixed vegetables and the seasonings ( Thyme, Curry Powder, Salt and Stock Cube)
- Throw in the rice and stir-fry for about 3 to 5 Minutes. Take it off the heat and serve
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Can ginger and garlic be used in fried rice?
what if am flying large amoun of rice how do i do the frying. thanks
Waw! Thanks a lot. I can’t wait to start cooking.
very nice and interesting looks easy can’t wait to try this Recipe thanks for ur teachings Chef Lola
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Lola thank u so much I’ve been trying to make fried rice but I didn’t know where to start
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this was very good. i modified some things for example i skipped the broth because I cooked the rice the same day and i didn’t want to risk soggy rice. i did not use liver but i did use chicke sausage that i cooked separately. thanks for the recipe.
Will try it for my husband and daughter today chef Lola thanks
Just help someone out… So amazing. I love it. Francis
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Thank you Irawo. ❤️❤️❤️
Ma. I understand all the ingredients here but what do you use to get the colour of the fry rice
i think the curry and thyme gives color
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Nice teaching, please what type of curry should I use for yellow color or green color.
Love To Try It
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Pls do I use pepper to cook the fried rice
Good day, Please when do you add the beef liver and do you cook it or just fry straight?
I don’t know
You cook it.. And you add it Judy before you add the rice
Pls send the video to me I want to cook it and hw to cook it dis my whatapp num09044061830
Sense u can see it on google pls lovely food
Thanks for been there
You are welcome 🙂
Is it possible to use chicken liver in place of beef?
Yes, you can.
I love it but wat gives it that color
Thanks, Lynda. The color comes from curry powder.
all the ingredients here I understand but what I dont understand is this stock which you parboiled the rice with what is stock please
Stock is the water u get after cooking ur chicken or turkey properly…
Love this recipe! Its foolproof and so easy. I add shrimp instead of liver.
Yes Melanie! Shrimps also work perfectly well for this. Let me know how well you like it whenever you try it. 🙂
Hi please is thyme really necessary?
Thyme is one of the most essential ingredients in this recipe, I will say you should try as much as you can to find it. If you can’t then omit it.
Pls what is scallions?
Can I use tumeric to colour the rice??
Hello Lola pls i have a quick question to ask you. Pls what if you are using small grain rice does that means is not okay for fried rice? And secondly what if in the process of boiling the rice with the meat suace and it got burnt what am i suppose to do?
Why boiling my rice in the stock,do i add salt?
It depends on the stock you use. You may if the stock is not well seasoned and you can skip if otherwise.
I did it for the first time and am so happy😁
Thanks so much for this recipe , very easy if followed accordingly … Thanks again ma’am
You are welcome Ola, I’m happy you are happy 💃💃💃
I did it for the first time and am so happy😁
Thanks so much for this recipe , very easy if followed accordingly … Thanks again ma’am
You are welcome Ibk ❤️❤️❤️
greeting chef Lola.so there’s no need for tomatoes right
Good day ma as from me you are the best but ma how can i no you much
hello ma ur recipe is the best but please ma what’s stock
Stock cube is seasoning cubes like Maggi cube and Knorr cube while chicken stock is the liquid you get fro boiling chicken. I hope that helps?
It’s helpful thanks
You are welcome 😊
Tanx dr Lola,
But wat type of curry can I use to make it dis greenish, pls
I like to use the Jamaican or the Indian curry powder.
thanks a lot. I really love that
I’m glad you do Nikky!
Thanks a lot I have been asking questions thank god you decided to share it god bless
Great! I’m glad you found it helpful 🙂
Pls i have been trying to watch the video but is not downloading for me, pls ma i want to follow your process of making the fried rice tomorrow morning bcoz tomorrow is my birthday your help is needed ma pls this is my whatsapp number 08069485821
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Thanks so much
You are welcome, Sarah 🙂
Wow this was amazing I wish iam even eating the fried rice
Helpful recipe.
Thank you!
Good afternoon
Pls can I cook without the chicken broth?
Like if I don’t have chicken stock, can I skip the step
You can but you will need to add a little more seasoning to make up for that.
I like this recipe but am not very good at preparing it, please tell me what to use and make it greenish and when to apply it
The green color comes from the type of curry powder you use. Some brands will make the rice yellow and some will make it green.
pls Lola wat makes the fried rice green
It depends on the type of curry powder you use.
If you use masala curry powder…it’ll make the rice green too.
That’s what I use
thank you Lola but can I fry it once
what makes the friedrice green like that
Can I use hot dog instead of liver or beef??
Yes! 🙂
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Oh dear, I love you too! ❤️
Thanks so much ma,with the help of your teaching I made a wonderful fried rice for my family❤️
That’s awesome to hear Luchy! Happy new year ❤️
Thanks ma
You are welcome Ganiyat 🙂
Pls ma, what’s scallion?
It’s green Onions (Alubosa elewe)
Thank you so much Chef Lola for your wonderful recipe it really made me cook fried rice to my taste for the very first time.
Yes! congratulations on your success!!… and thank you for coming back with this amazing feedback.
Thank you so much Chef Lola for your wonderful recipe it really made me cook fried rice to my test for the very first time.
Love this food, this food is very tasty and special, thank you very much for sharing
You are welcome Jacob, I’m glad you like it 🙂
Hello, thanks for sharing the recipe, the beef liver, do I need to precook it or I just add it along with the stock and vegetables together?
I always boil it first.
Thank you for sharing this recipe. This recipe its very helpful to us. Now my mother has been using this recipe to make this food. I’m waiting for the next recipe. Thanks You
This is so good to hear Jessica, thank you for the feedback. Please feel free to browse around the site, there are tons of delicious recipes.
This is great
Thanks … Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄
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Wow😮
So nice
Wawuu this is so intresting
Wawuu this is so intresting
Good method…
Thanks 🙂
Please which curry did you used
Haven’t Had this in Years… Thanks to Cheflolaskitchen. 😘😎✌
I tried it. So good! Thank you!
You are welcome Bisi. I’m glad you like it!
love to cook it
I’m sure you will love love it!
Something that I could eat every day. Thanks for this one.
You are welcome Ismail …It’s one of my favorit too !
Sooooooo great, I luv dis recipe, can’t wait to try it
I’d love to know what you think once you try it!
Nice one, you remind me of my mother
Awww…thanks 🙂
To be honest it was tricky
Yum, I haven’t had fried rice in a while and this makes me want to make it soon.
Thanks Luci, you should make it soon 🙂
Fried is one of my favorite Nigerian rice dishes. The perfect rice dish for any celebration. Goes hand in hand with Jollof yum. This looks yummy.
Thank you Chichi for the addition, so nice to see you here. Happy new Year!
I can’t wait to try this! Sounds so delicious and flavorful!
Thanks Sabrina, I’m sure you will love it.
Sounds like a fun and easy side! Great combination of seasonings.
Thanks Matt, it’s a really great dish.
Matt, lol it isn’t a side, its so delicious its the main course.
I like that nigerian fried rice is full of veggies. I’ve never had rice like this but I’m excited to try something new.
Thanks Kelly, I’m sure you will like it.
I want to know how to prepare American food
Good one. Thanks
You are welcome Ifyeva 🙂
Thanks
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