Fried rice is prepared by stir-frying seasoned pre-cooked rice with a mixture of vegetables and cooked proteins (beef/chicken/turkey or prawns).

Rice is a very popular food in Nigeria; it would most likely come first on the list of foods eaten in Nigeria thereby making it a major meal in most Nigerian homes.

Nigerian fried rice is the second most popular rice dish in Nigeria; A must-have at parties, weddings, street parties, picnics, special events, and occasions.

We have several methods of cooking : African fried rice – the Nigerian Fried Rice, Ghanaian, Ethiopian, and the popular Asian chicken fried rice.

Whether you have it as a side dish or a meal on its own, this classic Nigerian dish is sure to have everyone enjoying a second helping.

Here is the complete best 10 ingredient fried rice for making this delicious Nigerian food. Although some of them could be omitted or more ingredients added depending on personal liking.

How to Cook Nigerian Fried Rice at Home – Step By Step

Below is a simple recipe with a remarkable impact!

Complete Ingredients

2 cups long-grain Basmati white rice

1 Cup Mixed Vegetables: I used 2 large green peppers,

1 small cabbage, 1 large onion, ½ cup green beans, 4 large carrots, ½ tbsp. white pepper

2 cups chicken stock

3 cooking spoons groundnut oil

1 Cup Mixed Vegetables: I used 2 large green peppers, 1 small cabbage, 1 large onion, ½ cup green beans, 4 large carrots, ½ tbsp. white pepper 2 cups chicken stock 3 cooking spoons groundnut oil 4 large chicken thighs (or other meat of choice – Fish, turkey, beef)

1 tsp. curry powder

Seasoning and salt to taste

Method