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Homemade Nando’s Spicy Rice

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Want to make Nandos Spicy Rice at home? Then this Homemade Nandos Spicy Rice recipe is for you! And the best news? It only takes 20 minutes… and one pan! #nandos #nandosrice #nandosspicyrice #nandoscopycat #rice #spicyrice #homemadenandos #fakeaway #easydinners #familydinners #midweekmeals #easypeasyfoodie #cookblogshare

Want to make Nando’s Spicy Rice at home? Then this Homemade Nando’s Spicy Rice recipe is for you! And the best news? It only takes 20 minutes… and one pan!

Homemade Nandos Spicy Rice

 

My Nandos Obsession

If you are a regular around here, you will know I am a BIG FAN of Nando’s food. I am just a teensy weensy bit (ok, VERY!) obsessed with that gorgeous Peri Peri spiced chicken. But I am also a big fan of Nando’s sides… and especially Nando’s Spicy Rice!

Whilst I do enjoy actually GOING to Nando’s, I also enjoy trying to figure out how to recreate my Nando’s favourites at home. I’ve already shared my Nando’s Copycat Peri Peri Chicken Thighs and Nando’s Copycat Peri Peri Chicken Burgers, so next on my list was a homemade version on Nando’s Spicy Rice (and don’t forget to come back next week I’ll be sharing my Nando’s Copycat Peri Peri Chicken Breast recipe!)

Homemade Nandos Spicy Rice

 

Nando’s Spicy Rice in 20 minutes

And this recipe is so quick and simple! Just 20 minutes and one pan is all that stands between you and some fabulous homemade Nando’s Spicy Rice!

First fry diced onion and red pepper, then add in a few simple spices. Next add in the rice and some chicken stock (from a stock cube is fine!), then leave the rice to do its thing. 3 minutes before the end, add in some frozen peas (no need to defrost them first!) and you are done!

Homemade Nandos Spicy Rice

 

What to serve with Nando’s Spicy Rice?

This Nando’s Spicy Rice recipe goes brilliantly with all your Nando’s favourites – Peri Peri Chicken, Sweet Potato Wedges, Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob…

But my favourite way to serve this rice is with my new Easy Peri Peri Chicken Breasts recipe and a big mixed salad – not only is this delicious and easy… it’s also pretty healthy too! Exactly how a fakeaway should be 😀

Nandos Copycat Peri Peri Chicken Breasts

Nandos Copycat Peri Peri Chicken Breasts

 

What to drink with Nando’s Spicy Rice?

My favourite wine to serve with a Nando’s fakeaway is a zingy citrussy Sauvignon Blanc from somewhere like New Zealand or South Africa. Alternatively, a soft and fruity red, such as Grenache or Merlot also goes very well, as does a Grenache based rosé. If you prefer beer, go for a pale ale!

Homemade Nandos Spicy Rice

 

Can you reheat Nando’s Spicy Rice?

If you find you have leftovers of my Nando’s style spicy rice, put them in a plastic box in the fridge (makes sure that you do this within 1 hour of cooking it). It will be good for up to 24 hours.

You can either eat it cold like a rice salad (perfect for taking to work for lunch and making your colleagues jealous!) or reheat. Make sure when you are reheating rice that you reheat until piping hot all the way through (very important if you want to avoid getting food poisoning) and never reheat cooked rice more than once!

My favourite way of reheating rice is to pan fry it (a bit like making egg fried rice). Alternatively, you can put it in an oven proof bowl covered with a lid or tin foil and bake at 180C for 15 mins or reheat in the microwave.

 

Can you freeze Nando’s Spicy Rice?

This comes as a bit of a surprise for many, but yes you can freeze rice. Simply put it in a lidded plastic box and straight into the freezer (again, make sure you do this within 1 hour of cooking it to avoid getting a dodgy tummy!). Defrost in the fridge and then reheat as above. It will keep in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Homemade Nandos Spicy Rice

 

If you like my homemade Nando’s spicy rice…

… you might also like

  • Coconut Lime Rice
  • Easy One Pot Chicken and Chorizo Paella
  • Mexican Rice with Black Beans and Corn
  • One Pot Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Rice and Beans

 

Easy One Pot Mexican Rice with Black Beans and Corn (Vegan)

Easy One Pot Mexican Rice with Black Beans and Corn

 

Do you have a Nando’s favourite you’d love me to recreate?

Let me know in the comments below…

 

Homemade Nandos Spicy Rice
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Homemade Nando's Spicy Rice

Want to make Nando's Spicy Rice at home? Then this Homemade Nando's Spicy Rice recipe is for you! And the best news? It only takes 20 minutes and one pan! (Serves 4-6, depending on appetite)
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine African, Portuguese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 269kcal
Author Eb Gargano

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 small red pepper diced
  • ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 300 g long grain rice
  • 600 ml hot chicken stock (from a cube is fine – I use Kallo)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 100 g frozen peas

Instructions

  • Place the diced onion and red pepper in a reasonably large saucepan. Cover with a lid and cook over a gentle heat for 3 minutes until softened but not browned.
  • Remove the lid and add the chilli flakes, turmeric and smoked paprika. Cook for 2 more minutes. Add a splash of water if it starts to get a little dry.
  • Add the rice, chicken stock, salt and pepper. Turn the heat up and bring to the boil. Then cover with a lid and turn the heat down. Cook for 7 minutes, or until the rice is nearly cooked. (See note 1.)
  • After 7 minutes add the peas and stir. Re-cover with the lid and cook for 3 more minutes or until the rice is done to your liking and the peas are hot.
  • Serve with all your homemade Nandos favourites!

Notes

  1. Please do check the cooking time for the brand of rice you are using. Different brands vary enormously in their recommended cooking times. The long grain rice that I used in this recipe stated on the packet that it took 10 minutes to cook and so I have allowed 10 minutes cooking time here. If your rice needs longer, cook it for longer. 
  2. Suitable for freezing.
  3. Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Nando's Spicy Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 151mg7%
Potassium 288mg8%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 960IU19%
Vitamin C 33.6mg41%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* % Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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  1. Corina Blum says

    14th May 2019 at 12:03 pm

    We’re all huge Nandos fans here too and this rice looks really good – better than the Nandos one actually!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      15th May 2019 at 8:11 am

      Aw, thanks Corina! Eb x

      Reply
      • Nicki says

        7th July 2020 at 9:38 am

        So I know I’m late on this thread BUUUT…Nando’s stopped making the Veggie Patty here in the UK and no matter what I’ve tried I can not recreate it! It was described on the menus as “a spicy soya and tomato burger seasoned with spring onion, green chilli, and cayenne pepper” Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated xxxx

        Reply
        • Eb Gargano says

          7th July 2020 at 10:16 am

          Oh no! I am afraid I’ve never tried it so I am not sure I can really help. I need to have tried a recipe at least once (and preferably loads of times) to be able to create a good copycat. I’ve done a quick bit of research on Google and I’ve found this recipe… might be what you are after >>> https://walkstalksandeats.wordpress.com/2015/09/06/imitation-nandos-vegan-mofo-day-6/ let me know how you get on if you try it! Eb 🙂

          Reply
  2. Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says

    14th May 2019 at 8:34 pm

    I am such a happy girl!! I’ve seen your Nando’s copycat recipes before, but this rice is so gorgeous that I Googled it so see if there might be a Nando’s in the US. HAPPINESS: there are several locations in Chicago, and that’s close enough for a day trip! Woot! In the meantime, I’ll be sure to try your Homemade Nando’s Spicy Rice recipe so I can compare. 😉

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      15th May 2019 at 8:13 am

      Oh yay! I am so pleased for you. You’ll have to report back and let me know what you think! I feel Nando’s should be paying me commission if that’s the effect my copycat recipes are having on people 😉 Eb x

      Reply
  3. Cat | Curly's Cooking says

    14th May 2019 at 9:22 pm

    I’m probably the only person that hasn’t had rice at Nando’s. Your spicy rice looks really tasty!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      15th May 2019 at 8:14 am

      You’ve not had the rice??? You need to get yourself to Nando’s pronto and order yourself some – you’ve been missing out!! 😉 Eb x

      Reply
  4. Kat (The Baking Explorer) says

    16th May 2019 at 12:47 pm

    This looks so yummy! I love Nandos so getting those flavours at home sounds like a fab idea!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      17th May 2019 at 8:58 am

      Thanks Kat! Making Nando’s style food at home is FAB – goes down very well with the kiddos! Eb x

      Reply
  5. Monika Dabrowski says

    16th May 2019 at 8:53 pm

    This could practically be a main, so quick and easy and full of delicious flavours, especially the smoked paprika! Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      17th May 2019 at 8:59 am

      Thanks Monika! Yes – I know what you mean. It would make a lovely main, with maybe a green salad on the side. Eb x

      Reply
  6. Anna | says

    17th May 2019 at 8:51 am

    Cat is not alone – I’ve never had the spicy rice either. Maybe this weekend…If we can’t get there then I’ll make your version at home 🙂

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      17th May 2019 at 9:00 am

      Oh you have been missing out, Anna! It’s sooooo good. Let me know what you think if you try it! Eb x

      Reply
  7. Jenny Walters says

    17th May 2019 at 2:45 pm

    I too am a Nandos rice virgin but boy it sounds good! I love the gorgeous colours too. I must rectify it soon. This looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      18th May 2019 at 10:05 am

      Another one??? I am amazed! You HAVE been missing out. Would love to know what you think if you try it! Eb x

      Reply
  8. Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder says

    20th May 2019 at 1:14 pm

    We do love Nando’s spicy rice and now I cannot wait to try your version. Something tells me that it might be as good if not better than the original! 🙂 x

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      21st May 2019 at 8:04 am

      Thanks Jo 🙂 Ah glad to find a fellow fan! I’d love to know what you think if you try it 😀 Eb x

      Reply
  9. Michelle says

    28th July 2019 at 10:13 pm

    I’m not familiar with Nando’s, but the rice recipe is delicious. I doubled it and used unbleached Anson Mills Charleston Gold Brown Rice. The aroma is amazing! I look forward to serving the rice alongside the salmon I prepared.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      29th July 2019 at 9:29 am

      Yay! So pleased you liked it 😀 I can imagine it goes great with salmon. Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know. Eb 🙂

      Reply
  10. Marsha says

    18th October 2019 at 3:40 pm

    Is it possible to get the recipe for Nando’s bread rolls? I’m ex SA h now in UK. I’m unable to buy them here & I can’t find rolls of a suitable texture here, so I’d like to bake my own. I’d love the recipe please.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      21st October 2019 at 9:38 am

      Ooooh – good idea. I’ll see what I can do! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  11. Sheryl-Ann says

    20th November 2019 at 9:43 pm

    Better than the restaurant’s own!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      21st November 2019 at 10:41 am

      Wow – that’s high praise indeed! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  12. Neha says

    13th December 2019 at 8:06 pm

    Thanks for sharing the recipe. I will try it out.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      16th December 2019 at 11:45 am

      I’m glad you like it – let me know how it goes! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  13. Calig says

    9th January 2020 at 1:41 am

    Are you using instant rice? Uncooked rice takes much longer than this to full cook so I’m kind of confused.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      9th January 2020 at 12:48 pm

      Hi Calig, No I am using regular long grain white rice from my local supermarket (It is Tesco Long Grain Rice). The instructions on the packet say 15-18 minutes, but I find if cooked for that length of time, the rice turns to mush. Obviously do increase the cooking time if you prefer your rice softer and/or the type of rice you are using needs to be cooked for longer. Cook until the rice is almost done, then add the peas and cook until the peas are hot and done to your liking. If the rice gets too dry before it is fully cooked, simply add a splash of water. Hope that helps! Eb 🙂

      Reply
      • Michaela McCarthy says

        10th December 2020 at 9:41 am

        Hi! I’m just a little confused…are we supposed to boil the rice before adding it to the pot with the spices and peppers…because we use basmati rice and I really wanna try this recipe but am still confused on whether to add the rice as is or boil it first…

        Reply
        • Eb Gargano says

          10th December 2020 at 9:45 am

          The rice should be put in the pot uncooked. This works very well with basmati rice. Eb 🙂

          Reply
  14. meena says

    13th January 2020 at 6:53 pm

    Can i make this in a rice cooker?

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      14th January 2020 at 9:59 am

      I’m sorry Meena, I’ve never tried making this in a rice cooker so I honestly don’t know. If you do try it in your rice cooker, please do let me know whether it works or not! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  15. Sarah says

    5th February 2020 at 10:28 pm

    I’ve never had Nando’s but this rice looks amazing. I’m going to have to give it a try, even though I’m not the biggest fan of spicy food, I’m really curious about this recipe. I love rice side dishes but sometimes I get stuck in a rut making the same types of rice over and over, so this will give me something new to try.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      6th February 2020 at 10:34 am

      Yay! I am so happy you like the look of it and are curious to try it. Let me know what you think! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  16. Manuela says

    3rd December 2020 at 1:03 pm

    I would like to know, can you precook the rice before placing in the sauce pan and is Basmati rice ok to use for your recipe?

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      4th December 2020 at 10:59 am

      You don’t need to precook the rice beforehand for this recipe. However, what you do need to do is check the cooking time for your rice and adjust the cooking time accordingly. Different brands vary enormously in their recommended cooking times. And yes, you can absolutely use basmati rice in this recipe. Hope that helps! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  17. Caitlin says

    20th January 2021 at 4:59 pm

    I am so, so pleased I found this recipe. Hungry teens with a penchant for Nando’s love this spicy rice with homemade spicy chicken or vegetable kebabs. It’s now a family staple. Such a straightforward recipe to follow, it’s great. If I could give it 10 stars, for ease, taste and how it looks I would.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      21st January 2021 at 10:13 am

      Aw, thanks so much for this lovely comment and especially the 5 (10!) star rating 😀 I am delighted you and your family love this recipe so much! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  18. Callum Hotchkiss says

    3rd February 2021 at 2:15 pm

    After you fry the pepper onions, can i add the stock etc to the correct measurement of water for the rice and put it all into the rice cooker and let that take over?

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      4th February 2021 at 10:11 am

      Honestly, I don’t know! I’ve never used a rice cooker, so I can’t really advise you on this one. Sorry I couldn’t be more help! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  19. Kim says

    13th February 2021 at 10:39 pm

    Eb, it so easy to fall into a rice rut. I am so glad to have found a way to spice up this side dish. I know I will be making this version often.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      15th February 2021 at 6:20 pm

      Yay – so pleased my recipe has helped you get out of a rice rut – enjoy! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  20. Alexis says

    16th February 2021 at 5:29 pm

    Do you cook the rice first or put it in raw?

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      16th February 2021 at 7:57 pm

      It goes in raw! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  21. Gordy says

    1st March 2021 at 2:51 pm

    Love this recipe. We have it at least once a week with Piri piri chicken.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      2nd March 2021 at 10:50 am

      Aw, yay – I am delighted to hear you like this recipe so much! Thanks for taking the time to let me know. Eb 🙂

      Reply
  22. Maya says

    16th April 2021 at 5:24 pm

    Amazing and delish we make this every week! It also goes great with chicken.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      19th April 2021 at 10:16 am

      Yay – I am so happy to hear that 😀

      Reply
  23. Sini says

    1st May 2021 at 4:32 pm

    I didn’t have peas so left them out. The rice was tasty and had a good kick to it. I served it with Peri Peri chicken, spicy sweetcorn with coriander and coleslaw. I will definitely make this again. Loved the meal.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      4th May 2021 at 10:10 am

      Thanks Sini, that’s so good to hear! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  24. jassica says

    26th July 2021 at 11:45 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this .
    you made my day

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      27th July 2021 at 9:59 am

      Aw, yay! I am so happy to hear that 😀

      Reply
  25. Lychee says

    26th July 2021 at 7:26 pm

    My boyfriend has never even been to Nandos but absolutely loves this recipe!

    Absolutely delicious, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      27th July 2021 at 9:59 am

      Aw, yay – that’s so cool! I am very happy to hear you both like this recipe so much. Eb 🙂

      Reply
  26. Michelle says

    23rd September 2021 at 7:06 pm

    Definitely a winner, served with battered hake, yummy

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      24th September 2021 at 8:46 am

      Aw, yay – I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for this lovely review. Eb 🙂

      Reply
  27. Patricia Smith says

    22nd November 2021 at 3:23 pm

    I have never been to Nando’s but found this recipe to make as a side dish. This is packed with flavor and pretty simple. This will be a new go to for our family.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      23rd November 2021 at 9:31 am

      Yay! I am so pleased to hear that 😀

      Reply
  28. Michele Scott-Akanbi says

    5th December 2021 at 7:57 am

    We had a date night at home last night and I decided to use your nandos chicken and rice recipe for the mains with coleslaw. My husband rarely comments or gives compliments on the food. Usually get comments when he doesn’t like it. So he said nothing and I enjoyed it profusely so for me that’s a win win. Will definitely make again. I made a ebony chili wings starters with banana and sultana fritters for dessert but if you have a starter and dessert that I can made from nandos too that’s a great. Much better than Nandos in my opinion. Thank you

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      6th December 2021 at 8:40 am

      Aw, thank you so much for this lovely feedback – I am delighted to hear you and your husband enjoyed it so much! I don’t currently have any Nando’s starters or desserts recipes on my website, but it’s definitely something I’d like to add in the future. Do you have any suggestions for Nando’s recipes you’d really like to see on Easy Peasy Foodie? Eb 🙂

      Reply
  29. Nabeela says

    9th December 2021 at 6:19 am

    Hi looking for forward to making the rice.
    what can I substitutethe stock for?

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      9th December 2021 at 8:23 am

      Good to hear! Any stock can be used in this – including stock from a stock cube. However, if you don’t have any stock at all you can just use water. It won’t have quite the same depth of flavour, but it will still taste good! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  30. Sualdam says

    15th January 2022 at 9:03 pm

    Just wanted to say… this recipe dropped into my email this afternoon. I’d just got home and was hungry. I was wondering what to have, and seeing it made me fancy some rice. I’ve never eaten Nando’s, so it wasn’t that which caught me – it just looked and sounded nice. So I made it exactly as written except for a) using a chopped green chilli instead of dried, b) I added two crushed and chopped cloves of garlic, and c) I’d run out of frozen peas (thanks to leaving my bag out last week and not replacing it yet), so used a can of drained Sweetcorn instead. I fried all the vegetables, then transferred them along with the rice and stock into my microwave rice cooker pot. Nine and a half minutes later I added the Sweetcorn, gave it another minute in the microwave, and it was done. It was delicious – sweet, slightly spicy, and ‘meaty’. A keeper for sure.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      17th January 2022 at 8:26 am

      I am delighted to hear you enjoyed this so much – love the sound of your adaptations! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  31. Andrea says

    24th January 2022 at 2:15 pm

    Love this recipe! So simple and looks so tasty! Can’t wait to make it. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      25th January 2022 at 9:01 am

      I’m so happy to hear that. Do let me know what you think, when you’ve tried it! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  32. Duke says

    25th January 2022 at 8:22 am

    Will this turn out fine with Basmati rice? Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      25th January 2022 at 9:02 am

      Yep – it works just fine with basmati rice. Eb 🙂

      Reply
      • Duke says

        25th January 2022 at 8:46 pm

        Thanks for the response. I will try it out and share the result with you.

        Reply
  33. Kadamour says

    20th February 2022 at 7:01 pm

    I’ve meaning to make spicy rice for ages. This was so easy and super tasty. Thankfully, I had some smoked paprika in a tiny pot leftover and I used piri piri seasoning instead of chilli flakes. Also only had mixed veg in the freezer so chucked that in too! Very happy with the result.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      21st February 2022 at 4:47 pm

      Hi Kadamour! Thanks for this lovely review – I am so pleased you liked it 😀

      Reply
  34. Your Spiced says

    3rd March 2022 at 9:40 am

    nandos spicy rice . recipe idea is very good and method of making nandos also so good.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      4th March 2022 at 8:25 am

      That’s good to hear! I am glad you liked the recipe 😀

      Reply
  35. Sarah says

    10th April 2022 at 7:37 am

    This is excellent! Made it last night when family visited and it was a massive hit. Thank you for such an easy, tasty recipe!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      16th April 2022 at 4:44 pm

      Aw, yay – I am so pleased to hear that! Thanks for taking the time to let me know… and especially for the 5* rating!! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  36. julies kitchen says

    9th May 2022 at 3:27 pm

    This was AMAZING!!! I pan fried chicken strips with the onions & spices.
    I also added Nandos sauce to the dish at the end for extra flavor.😋

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      9th May 2022 at 3:55 pm

      Aw yay – I am so happy to hear this! Thank you so much for such a lovely review 🙂

      Reply
  37. Diana Wood says

    22nd May 2022 at 2:18 am

    What kind of red pepper? Bell pepper, red jalapeño, cayenne?

    Reply
  38. DW says

    22nd May 2022 at 4:02 am

    Just made this and it was delicious! What kind of red pepper do you use? All I had was a jalapeño and it was excellent. Thank you for the recipe. Served with your Peri Peri chicken and sautéed greens.
    Also, never heard of Nandos.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      23rd May 2022 at 9:03 am

      Aw, yay! I am so pleased to hear that you enjoyed this recipe so much! And many apologies for the lack of clarity. I meant red bell pepper (when we say ‘red pepper’ in the UK we almost always mean bell pepper, but I forget that’s not the same in other countries…) I love the idea of using jalapeño instead – sounds delicious! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  39. Cary (rhymes with Gary) says

    20th June 2022 at 4:59 pm

    Hi there EG,

    I’m allergic to gluten and soya and this has been a long month budget-wise, so just popped in to recap your stunning recipe that has served me well in the past.

    Upon reading the comments, I can offer the following advice from my life experience to your readers:

    (1) To the person who can’t find the Nando’s veggie burgers and also the person craving the bread rolls, my heart truly goes out to you but unfortunately I can’t help you. Wish I could.
    (2) Regarding the cooking times, the particular rice you’re using is important, but also the altitude. Things take longer to boil/cook at higher altitude. So I would suggest starting with a rice that you are used to cooking and monitoring how it responds with the extra steps added in. (To anyone who can cook Basmati without it turning into glue like when I try it, I salute you.)
    (3) The beauty of Afro-Portuguese cuisine is that you can make it as hot or not as you please, so even if you’re not big on heat you can enjoy the flavours of the herbs and spices. Here are the heat levels currently offered in the country where Nando’s originated (which happens to be my country, South Africa.):
    – No Sauce
    – Lemon & Herb
    – Mild
    – Hot
    – Xtra Hot
    (On the rare occasion that I order Nando’s due to budgetary constraints, I go for Lemon & Herb)

    I see that they have also introduced 2 new flavours, Tangy Tomato and Mozambican Paprika, but won’t be testing them any time soon due to the cost of living. (Nothing personal. IMHO, Nando’s is high-quality food and worth every cent. It’s just that being responsible for so many people, I go for options such as this valuable recipe.)

    Wishing you all many happy dinners!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      20th June 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Hi Cary, thanks for this super helpful comment! Interesting to hear about the new flavours. We don’t have either of those (yet?) in the UK. But we do have a new flavour: ‘Smoky Churrasco’ Not tried it yet but it’s described as ‘Rich, spicy, smoky with a zing of lemon.’ Eb 🙂

      Reply
  40. Jerry says

    12th August 2022 at 7:53 pm

    This is now my go to spicy rice recipe. It pairs so well with some marinated grilled chicken thighs. Very close to the Nando’s experience!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      15th August 2022 at 11:03 am

      Yay! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe so much. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review… and especially for the 5 star rating!

      Reply
  41. Chloe says

    2nd January 2023 at 8:47 pm

    Hiya – I’m loving the recipe it tastes fantastic and just the right amount of spice, is the calorie intake based off of 4 or 6 portions? Thank you

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      3rd January 2023 at 10:18 am

      Hi Chloe, The calorie intake is based on 6 portions. For future reference, the calorie intake is always based on the number of portions given next to the word ‘serves’. Great to hear you love the recipe! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  42. Sarah says

    11th March 2023 at 11:41 am

    Hi, I made the spicy rice last night with Nandis butterfly chicken. Was delicious, and so easy to make. Had all the ingredients too! My hubby said I could make it again! Thank you 😊

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      13th March 2023 at 8:51 am

      Aw yay – that’s so great to hear! Thank you for this lovely review 😀

      Reply

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