Nigerian · main
Fried Rice (Nigerian Style)
Fried Rice (Nigerian Style) reads umami 6.3, richness 5.3 and salinity 4.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Nigerian main, about 50 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.3 · Richness 5.3 · Salinity 4.8 · Sweetness 3.7 · Allium 2.9 · Herbaceous 2.0 · Nutty 1.6 · Warm Spice 1.5 · Earthy 1.5 · Fruity 1.4 · Bitterness 1.1 · Sourness 1.0 · Citrus 0.8 · Floral 0.6 · Heat 0.6
What's in it (14)
- 3 cups parboiled long-grain rice
- 4 oz chicken liver
- 1 cup green beans
- 2 carrots
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 onion
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp thyme
- 3 tbsp oil
- 2 seasoning cubes
- salt to taste
Time & effort: about 50 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 141.5 kcal, 5.3 g protein, 3.4 g fat, 22.5 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Parboil rice in well-seasoned chicken stock infused with curry and thyme until about 70% cooked, then drain.
- Stir-fry diced vegetables and chicken liver in a hot wok or wide pan with oil, then add the par-cooked rice and toss everything together over high heat.
- Season well and continue frying until the rice is fragrant, dry, and slightly colored.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.