African fried rice
A delightful African fried rice made with fresh ingredients and packed with nutrients, perfect for a healthy and wholesome meal!
Servings: 2 people
Equipment
- Rice cooker optional
Ingredients
- 1 cup African rice - oryza glaberrima
- 2 cups water
- 1 sweet potato sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes chopped
- ⅓ cup cow peas cooked
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ red onion diced
- ¼ cup mangetout
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
To make dressing
- 2 tbsp vegan mayo
- ½ lemon squeezed
Toppings
- Cucumber optional
- Coriander optional
Instructions
- To a medium-sized pot, add one cup of African rice. Wash the rice thoroughly to remove any traces of soil, stones or other debris.1 cup African rice - oryza glaberrima, 2 cups water
- Drain and rinse the rice with cold water. Then add two cups of water and a pinch of salt to the pot and bring it to a boil. Cook the rice for 20–25 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is soft and fully cooked.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, combine sweet potatoes, oil, and seasonings of your choice, such as paprika and cumin powder. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked. Set aside to cool.1 sweet potato, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add the onions and garlic and cook until the onions are translucent. Cook for another 2 minutes after adding the mangetout. Cook for another 3-5 minutes after adding the cowpeas and tomatoes.1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/3 cup cow peas, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 red onion, 1/4 cup mangetout
- To make a dressing sauce, combine the mayo and lemon juice in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the African Rice Salad and serve. Garnish with finely chopped coriander.2 tbsp vegan mayo, 1/2 lemon
- Add diced cucumbers and coriander to garnish, and enjoy!
Notes
To reduce cooking time and more starch from the rice, soak the rice in water for 1 hour.