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    Home » Rice Dishes » Nando's Spicy Rice Recipe

    Published: Apr 23, 2020 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links

    Nando's Spicy Rice Recipe

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    Looking for homemade Nando's spicy rice recipe that is easy, quick and delicious? Here is my one-pot, homemade spicy rice recipe made with rice, peppers, seasoning and broth.

    It's so good and makes a perfect side dish with chicken and salad. Let me show you how to make Portuguese spicy rice and peas with this step by step guide and video.

    Nandos spicy rice served in white plate

    This Nandos style spicy rice recipe is simple and tasty. If you've been following this blog for a while now you already know my love for rice. Kemi don't get tired of eating rice! So it's no surprise Nando's spicy rice is my preferred side to go with their chicken peri peri.

    Anytime we go there, I would order spicy rice as side dish while my children would go for chips. What is it with kids and chips eh?

    I like the rice so much that I had to recreate the recipe at home. I already shared my Nandos style peri peri sauce and chicken on my other blog, It's time to share my fakeaway Nandos spicy rice recipe.

    Why this Fakeaway Nando's Spicy Rice Recipe Is So Good

    • This spicy rice recipe is easy, one pot dish and quick. You can get it ready in just about 30 minutes.
    • It's absolutely delicious and makes a perfect side dish.
    • This Portuguese spicy rice recipe is aromatic and packed full of flavor.
    • It's made with simple ingredients that are easy to find and you may already have them in your pantry!
    • It's cheaper when you make yours at home. I mean you can make as much as you want and store for later.
    • You also know the ingredients in your food and how it's cooked.
    Nandos style spicy rice Portuguese rice inside plate

    Ingredients for Spicy Rice

    Detailed ingredient list and directions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Rice

    Turmeric

    Paprika

    Cumin

    Cayenne pepper

    Onion

    Garlic

    Bell pepper

    Peas

    Broth

    Stock cube

    Oil

    Salt

    picture showing the ingredients

    What kind of rice is used in spicy rice

    I use easy cook long grain rice or basmati rice for this spicy rice flavoured rice. You can use other types of rice like brown rice or Jasmine. Don't forget brown rice takes longer to cook than the other types mentioned so adjust cooking time if you choose to use brown rice.

    How to make Spicy rice

    Place pot on the stove on medium heat. Add oil in the pot then add in garlic, onions, and bell peppers.

    onion, garlic and bell peppers inside pot

    Fry for 1-2 minutes then add in turmeric, paprika, cumin, stock cubes, and cayenne pepper. 

    turmeric, cumin, paprika and cayenne pepper added in the pot

    Add rice and stir for a minute before adding broth or water.

    add rice in the pot and stir

    Cover pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes add in peas, cover the pot and cook for another 5 minutes or till rice tender.

    picture showing peas added in the rice

    Stir and take off heat.

    Fluff, serve and enjoy.

    cooked spicy rice inside pot

    What to serve with 

    Some recommendation of what to serve this side dish with include

    Peri-peri chicken 

    Instant pot carrots

    Salad

    Chicken wings

    How to Store

    In the fridge - Leave to cool completely, pour in an airtight container, and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    In the freezer - Leave to cool completely, put in an airtight container or freezer bags, label with dates and store for up to 3 months.

    To reheat spicy rice on the stove, add a bit of water and rice in a pot and cook on low heat for about 6 minutes.

    To reheat in the microwave, sprinkle the rice with some water so it doesn't dry out in the microwave.

    This Nando's style spicy rice calories is 298 per serving. Refer to the nutrition notes in the recipe card but note that calculation are estimates only.

    Tips

    • Wash rice till water runs clear to avoid sticky rice.
    • Use chicken broth as stated but where that is not available, you can use stock pot like Knorr or Maggi.
    • Adjust cayenne pepper to how spicy you’d like the rice.
    • To make this vegetarian, use vegetable stock cubes and broth.
    cooked spicy rice dish

    Other easy recipes on the blog

    Curry rice

    Chinese pepper steak

    Shrimp Stew

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    Nando's Spicy Rice Recipe

    Looking for homemade Nando's spicy rice recipe that is easy, quick and delicious? Here is my one-pot, homemade spicy rice made with rice, peppers, seasoning, and broth. It's so good and makes a perfect side dish with chicken and salad. Let me show you how to make Portuguese spicy rice and peas with this step by step guide and video.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Portuguese
    Keyword: nandos spicy rice, Spicy rice, spicy rice recipe
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 298kcal
    Author: Kemi

    Equipment

    • Stove
    • Pot

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Rice
    • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon Paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin
    • 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper or to taste
    • 10 g Stock cubes
    • 1 medium Onion
    • 2 cloves Garlic
    • 1 medium Bell pepper
    • 4 cups Broth or Water
    • ½ cup Peas
    • 2 tablespoon Oil Vegetable or Sunflower oil

    Instructions

    • Place pot on the stove on medium heat. Add oil in the pot then add in garlic, onions and bell peppers.
    • Fry for 1-2 minutes then add in turmeric, paprika, cumin, stock cubes and cayenne pepper. 
    • Add rice and stir for a minute before adding broth or water. Cover pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
    • After 20 minutes, add in the peas, cover the pot and cook for another five minutes or till rice tender. Stir and take off heat.
    • Fluff, serve and enjoy delicious spicy rice.

    Notes

    • Wash rice till water runs clear to avoid sticky rice.
    • Use chicken broth as stated but where that is not available, you can use stock pot like Knorr or oxo plus water.
    • Adjust cayenne pepper to how spicy you’d like the rice.
    • To make this vegetarian, use vegetable stock cubes and broth.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1016IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Kelechi Asika says

      June 21, 2020 at 10:41 am

      How many stock cubes did you use?

      Reply
      • Kemi says

        June 21, 2020 at 3:37 pm

        2 Maggi cubes making it 10g as 1 is 5g.

        Reply
    2. John says

      March 29, 2022 at 10:41 pm

      5 stars
      Made this to go with a spicy fish stew this evening and it was perfect!

      Reply
      • Kemi says

        March 30, 2022 at 12:21 pm

        I'm glad to read this. Thanks for the feedback.

        Reply
    3. Bonnie says

      September 17, 2022 at 5:22 am

      5 stars
      This was a delicious side (we had BBQ chicken drumsticks and green beans).. kids asked that I make it again, which is huge compliment. Thank you 😊

      Reply
      • Kemi says

        September 20, 2022 at 2:16 am

        Thank you for the feedback 🙂

        Reply

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