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Peri Peri Rice

A flavorful recipe that takes only 30 minutes to make, this yummy rice is packed with flavors.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
soaking time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: African
Keyword: peri peri rice
Servings: 8
Calories: 218kcal
Author: Saba Ahmad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice I used long-grain basmati
  • 2 tbsp oil avocado or vegetable
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup peri peri marinade
  • 1 cube chicken Bouillon
  • 1 small onion peeled and diced
  • 1 bell pepper I used red
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 3 cups water
  • peri peri chicken to serve

Instructions

  • Add rice to a bowl and rinse it with cold water until the water runs clear, and then let it soak.
  • Peel and dice an onion. Also dice a bell pepper
  • In a pan, add oil, then add onion, bell peppers, and frozen peas, cook for one minute.
  • Now add peri peri marinade, salt, and chicken bouillon cube. Cook for another minute
  • Add in soaked and drained rice and 3 cups of water.
  • Taste test for salt, and then cook on high heat until most of the water evaporates.
  • Once most of the water evaporates and you can see the holes on the surface of rice, lower the heat and let the rice steam for 8-10 minutes.
  • Fluff up the rice and enjoy

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Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2128IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg