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Nando's Spicy Rice

Deborah
A delicious one pan full of flavour rice side dish that has quite a bit of heat from the chilli flakes and spices.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Portuguese
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • a small red pepper deseeded and chopped
  • 0.5 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 300g long grain rice (see Notes)
  • 600ml hot chicken stock (use either a stock pot or cube)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 100g frozen peas

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a reasonably large saucepan over a medium to low heat. Add the chopped onion and red pepper, cover with a lid and cook over a gentle heat for 3 minutes until softened but not browned.
  • Remove the lid and add the chilli flakes, turmeric and smoked paprika. Cook for 2 more minutes, adding a splash of water if it starts to get a little dry.
  • Add the rice and hot chicken stock, and season with some salt and freshly ground black pepper. Turn the heat up and bring to the boil, then cover with a lid and turn the heat down to a simmer. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the rice is nearly cooked (see Notes).
  • Add the peas and stir. Re-cover with the lid and cook for 3 more minutes or until the rice is done to your liking and the peas are hot.

Notes

  • Rice - please do check the cooking time for the brand of rice you are using. Different brands vary enormously in their recommended cooking times. The long grain rice that I used in this recipe stated on the packet that it took 18 minutes to cook – some may be shorter or longer, therefore, make sure you taste it at regular intervals so that it’s not over or under cooked.
  • Suitable for freezing – leftovers can be frozen in an airtight container for up to a month.   Make sure when you reheat it that it’s piping hot.
  • This Nando’s spicy rice recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.

 

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Keyword chilli flakes, smoked paprika, turmeric