Fried Rice, Fried Egg, and Fried Plantain By Mukaila Ibrahim
Fried Rice
by Mukaila Ibrahim
Country: Nigeria
Prep. time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 - 40 minutes
Ingredients:
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500g of Rice (parboiled)
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2 L of water
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100 ml Oil (vegetable, canola etc.)
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Curry powder
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Thyme
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Mixed veggies (corn, peas, carrot, green beans)
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Chicken stock
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Green pepper
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Onions
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Seasoning (Knorr chicken powder)
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Salt
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Fried egg
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Fried plantain
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Steps:
- Wash the rice and fry it in 50 ml oil in the cooking pot for 5 min with frequent turning.
- Fry the mixed veggies, onions, and green pepper (grated) for 20 min in the remaining 50 ml oil in another pot.
- Add the fried veggies to the rice.
- Add the water, and the curry, thyme, chicken stock, seasoning, and salt to taste.
- Cover and boil until the water dried but not burnt (30 - 35 min).
- Mix and serve hot or cold with fried egg and fried plantain.
Tips/Tricks:
If the rice is not cooked to your satisfaction, add more water but avoid getting the rice soggy.
Why this recipe?
I am sharing the recipe for this dish because most of its components are universal and can be eaten by majority of people on earth. It is a popular dish at every party in my country and my favorite.
Mukaila Ibrahim