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Nigerian Turmeric Rice
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Nigerian Turmeric Rice

9 ingredients 6 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

452
Calories
38g
Protein
5g
Fat
63g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • Chicken (optional)
  • 1½ de Rica can of long-grain rice
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Nigerian curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 1 red onion , diced
  • 2 small stock cubes
  • Chicken stock
  • 3 pieces of fresh tomato , diced

Directions

1

In a clean pot, combine chicken, stock cubes, half the onion, curry powder, and thyme. Cover with water, and cook until the chicken is tender.

2

Parboil the rice for about 10 minutes. Drain the rice in a sieve , and immediately rinse with cold water.

3

Transfer the chicken stock into a clean pot. Stir in the turmeric powder, black pepper, and curry powder. Cover, and bring to a boil .

4

Add the parboiled rice, making sure that the liquid is on the same level with the rice. Taste and add salt if necessary. Stir with a wooden spoon, and allow to cook on medium heat until the water is almost entirely dried up.

5

Add the chopped onions and tomatoes. Cover and continue to cook until the water dries up.

6

Stir to combine well, and serve.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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