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This Peri Peri rice is delicious and comes together in less than 30 minutes! Minimal ingredients and only 5 minutes of hands on time!

Serve with Spatchcock Chicken in Spicy Yogurt Sauce for an exciting dinner that is full on flavour. 

peri peri rice in a pan, scooped with a spoon
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If you are an enthusiastic rice fan like my daughter, you will be absolutely delighted with this easy and scrumptious recipe. 

Whenever I think of side dishes, my mind immediately turns to potatoes. That’s how I was raised. But I also spent some time in Asia in my 20s, where I fell in love with rice. 

Rice Recipes

Rice is crazy versatile. It’s usually enjoyed as a side but could also become the main player as well. My Indonesian Fried Rice Nasi Goreng and Chicken Fried Rice are great examples of when rice shines on its own. 

It’s delicious plain when it’s cooked properly. But if you want to infuse your rice with flavour, there are so many ways! Coconut rice for instance is a such a delicious accompaniment to Thai and Indian curries

Or infuse your rice with Cajun spices and end up with a Southern classic Dirty Rice. Spanish Paella needs no introduction. It’s the dish, which makes rice the star of the show and is famous all over the world. 

Open wrap with peri peri rice added

Peri Peri Flavour

If you have trouble making rice from scratch, you are probably familiar with pouches of pre-cooked rice often found in shops. All they need is a few minutes in a microwave. They are convenient and come in many flavours. That’s how I first learned of Peri Peri Rice. 

Spicy and full of vibrant flavours peri peri rice is so great to serve with the main dish. You can also throw it in wraps or salads for lunch. I used to buy it when I worked 2 jobs and was too busy for my own good. But I quickly learned it’s so easy to make at home and so much tastier. 

For those of you living in the UK, Peri Peri flavour needs no introduction. Popularised by the Nando chain in the UK, Peri Peri chicken is quite possibly the most common stop after a night out. Peri Peri sauce is originally Portuguese but uses peppers they found in Africa, called as you can guess peri peri peppers

The sauces made with the peppers are often quite complex, and the secrets to family recipes are closely guarded. However, this recipe is easy! I use Nando’s brand sauce to make my recipe, which delivered spicy and delicious results. You can buy the sauce in most supermarkets. 

orange rice in a pan

Recipe Tips and Notes

  • I used basmati rice but long grain rice will also work. Make sure you measure out the rice to water ratio correctly. 
  • Use a pan, that you have a lid for. 
  • The more Peri Peri sauce you use, the spicer it will be. I would start with 1 tablespoon, then increase if desired. I used This is an affiliate link.Nando’s Garlic Peri Peri Sauce but feel free to experiment with other flavours as well. 
  • This rice is so delicious with a number of chicken dishes like Lemon Butter Chicken or Greek Whole Roast Chicken. It is also delicious in my Peri Peri Rice and Chicken Wrap.
  • Finally, if you don’t feel confident making rice, take a look at my clear instructions for cooking rice in Instant Pot

More rice recipes

4 from 1 vote

Easy Peri Peri Rice

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
This Peri Peri rice is so delicious and comes together in less than 30 minutes! Minimal ingredients and only 5 minutes of hands on time!
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Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Wash the rice until the water no longer looks milky. Heat the oil in a deep pan, then add the minced garlic and cook over low heat for 30 seconds. Then add the rice, vegetables stock, tomato passata or crushed tomatoes, Peri Peri sauce, smoked paprika and salt, stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  • Cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat, then turn the heat off but keep the pot on the stove still covered with a lid for 10 minutes longer. Stir and sprinkle with chopped coriander/cilantro. Add more salt if necessary.  

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1161mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. Harry says:

    4 stars
    very nice recipe..can always add some chilli flakes for more spice

    1. Julia Frey (Vikalinka) says:

      You absolutely can, Harry