African Style Rice Recipe

This vibrant African-inspired rice dish is a weeknight lifesaver! Perfect as a side for our Easy African-Style Peanut Chicken (recipe available separately), this recipe is quick, delicious, and easily adaptable to your pantry. Inspired by a friend in Africa, it's been tweaked for busy families to create a flavorful and satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 402.3 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 3.7 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for African Style Rice

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How to Make African Style Rice

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 cup of long-grain rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden.
  2. Add 2 cups of chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon of coriander powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
  4. **Important:** Do not lift the lid during cooking! Set a timer to avoid peeking.
  5. After 20 minutes, remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving alongside your favorite protein, such as our Easy African-Style Peanut Chicken!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

11g

Carbs

26g

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