Nando's Spicy Rice Recipe (2024)

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.

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.

Related: Seasoned rice

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

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.

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 peas, cover the pot and cook for another 5 minutes or till rice tender.

Stir and take off heat.

Fluff, serve and enjoy.

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.

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