Nando's Spicy Rice
Tastes just like Nando’s spicy rice, this rice recipe is so simple to make. A one-pot rice recipe that is packed with flavour. Serve with a side of peri chicken for a true Nando’s meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine South African
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal
200 g Rice Basmati 450 ml Water 2 tbsp Oil 1 tsp Salt 1 Onions 1 Green Chillies 1 Bell Pepper 2 Garlic 1 tbsp Lemon Juice ½ tsp Paprika ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper ½ tsp Turmeric Powder 200 g Tomatoes Canned Coriander
Add the olive oil into the pan and heat on medium heat until hot
Add the finely diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes
Add the finely chopped bell pepper and green chilli then cook for a further 4-5 minutes
Add the finely chopped garlic cloves and cook for 1-2 minutes on medium heat
Add the salt, turmeric powder, cayenne powder and paprika then cook the spices for 1-2 minutes
Add the canned tomatoes then cook for another 4-5 minutes on medium heat
Drain the soaked rice and the cold water then stir before cooking for 8-10 minutes on high heat until the water is almost dried up
Add the lemon juice and finely chopped coriander then cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes
Serve immediately alongside some peri chicken and enjoy!
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Calories: 280 kcal Carbohydrates: 48 g Protein: 5 g Fat: 8 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Sodium: 633 mg Potassium: 307 mg Fiber: 3 g Sugar: 4 g Vitamin A: 1540 IU Vitamin C: 52 mg Calcium: 36 mg Iron: 1 mg
Keyword Fried Rice, Nandos, Rice, Spicy