Name: Peri Peri Rice Recipe - Nando's Fake-Away
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 125 g dry long grain rice; ½ red pepper (finely diced); handful of peas; 1 tbsp peri peri seasoning (see notes.)

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What is Nando’s peri peri rice?

Peri Peri rice is a great addition to your dishes. Made famous by the Portuguese inspired restaurant chain Nando’s. Nando’s peri peri rice is probably one of the most popular side dishes at Nando’s. Featuring a special blend of herbs and some pepper and peas for added texture and nutrition. This recipe provides 2 portions, as with all of my Nando’s fake-away recipes so this range is perfect for date night! A portion of this peri peri rice is 265kcal.

Check out all of my Nando’s fake-away recipes.

Do you have a diet restriction?

This peri peri rice is

Vegan
Vegetarian
Low fat
Nut free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Low FODMAP
Low GI
Low fat
Syn free
Ultra Processed Food Free

Ultra processed food free recipes are recipes that use ingredients where no additives have been used. This will include ingredients that can be made at home to be UPF free such as stock cubes, sauces and seasonings.

Step 1: Peri Peri Rice Seasoning:

To make this recipe you will first need to make my peri peri seasoning, which is a great addition to your spice rack and is also all you need to make the peri peri chicken Nando’s fake-away recipe too….apart from the chicken of course! Don’t worry, its super quick and easy it will literally take you 2 minutes.

Peri Peri Seasoning Recipe

This peri peri seasoning recipe is a healthy recipe for a dry spicy seasoning made internationally famous by the restaurant brand Nando's.

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Step 2: The Peri Peri Rice:

Once you have made the peri peri seasoning, your ready to begin. Weigh out 125g of dry long grain rice and place in a saucepan. Add half a red pepper, finely diced and roughly half a cup of peas. These peas can be tinned or frozen and wont need to be defrosted beforehand. Along with this add 1 tablespoon of peri peri seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric to add to the colour.

Add 250-300ml of hot water and set the rice on the hob at a low heat. Cover the pan if you have a well fitting lid. If not, you may need to top up with boiling water if your pan runs dry before it has finished cooking. This wont affect the quality of the rice as long as it does not get the chance to start sticking to the bottom of the pan. After 15 minutes your rice should be cooked and ready to serve along with either the mango and lime chicken thighs or the medium peri peri chicken thighs recipe.

Can I reheat my Nando’s peri peri rice?

Yes! This rice will stay fresh for 3-4 days in the fridge but reheating will be necessary. I suggest reheating in the microwave for 2-3 minutes depending on portion size.

Can I freeze my rice?

You sure can! Portion into containers and let it defrost thoroughly before reheating.

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