Nigerian Rice And Stew Recipe
A delicious and hearty Nigerian dish featuring rice and a flavorful tomato-based stew with chicken.
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Equipment
- Pot
- Blender
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rice
- 1 pound chicken
- 4 large tomatoes
- 2 red bell peppers red bell peppers
- 1 onion onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 bouillon cubes bouillon cubes
- to taste salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
- Blend the tomatoes, red bell peppers, onion, and garlic into a smooth paste.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the blended mixture and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the thyme, curry powder, bouillon cubes, and salt. Stir well.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Add 2 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a separate pot, cook the rice according to the package instructions.
- Serve the stew over the cooked rice.
Notes:
This dish is a staple in Nigerian cuisine and is perfect for a hearty meal.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
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