African Chicken And Shrimp Fried Rice Recipes

SHRIMP AND CHICKEN FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Using a large skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
• Add the onion, chicken, and a large pinch of the salt. Cook until the chicken is a little more than halfway done. Add the shrimp, peas, carrots, and another pinch of salt. Continue to cook until everything has cooked and any excess moisture has evaporated. Stir frequently. If things start to stick, add another tablespoon of oil.
• Add the rice, the rest of the salt, and mirin or sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through. Add the sesame oil. Stir, and adjust seasoning.
• Off the heat, toss in most of the cilantro and scallions and stir to combine, reserving some of the scallions and cilantro to garnish. Serve hot.

AFRICAN CHICKEN AND SHRIMP FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Blend together garlic, ginger and parsley with a little water to form a paste.
• Season the chicken and shrimp. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the shrimp and 1/4 teaspoon of salt over the chicken. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper over the shrimp and the chicken. Then put half a teaspoon of the garlic-ginger-parsley blend over the chicken and put same (half teaspoon) over the shrimp. Mix both the chicken and shrimp to ensure that the seasoning goes all over them. Set aside.
• Wash the rice about 4-5 times to remove the starch. Place in a pot. Add in 2 cups of water a teaspoon of salt, the bay leaves, the curry powder and Maggi. Stir well then cover the rice and set to cook on high heat. When it starts boiling, turn down the heat to medium and let it cook until it absorbs all the liquid. Add 1 more cup of water and let it cook until the liquid is fully absorbed. Cover and let it rest for about 5 minutes. Then fluff with a fork and spread the rice on a large tray to cool. (See note 1 about the rice).
• Pour oil into a large pot then heat it for about 3 minutes. Put in the shrimp to cook for about four minutes. Flip halfway through. Take out the shrimp when done.
• Put the chicken into the oil to cook for about four minutes like the shrimp. Flip halfway through. Take out the chicken when done.
• Put chopped onions and green onions into the oil to saute for about 3 minutes until translucent. Then add in garlic-ginger-parsley blend and stir well. Let that cook in for about 2 minutes.
• Add in carrot and green beans then stir well. Add in sweet corn and peas then stir well.
• Add back in chicken and shrimp then stir well. Finally add in the rice and stir until well incorporated.
• Let everything sizzle together for about 2 minutes (you do not want to overcook the veggies). Then turn off the heat and serve!

CHICKEN, SHRIMP, AND PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Combine chicken, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, Shaoxing rice wine, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a bowl. Mix and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
• Place shrimp in a separate bowl and season with salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch and set aside for 15 minutes.
• Remove 1/4 of the pineapple lengthways, leaving the green leaves intact for presentation, if you like; scoop out the pineapple flesh using a spoon. Chop pineapple flesh into small pieces and set aside. Place hollow pineapple on a baking tray.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Heat remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a wok over high heat. Add garlic, carrots, and bell peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add prawns and cook for 1 to 2 minutes; add cooked rice and pineapple, mixing well to combine. Stir in beaten egg until cooked through.
• Spoon fried rice into prepared pineapple shell; bake in the preheated oven until piping hot, about 10 minutes. Bring pineapple to the table and let everyone help themselves!