Nigerian-style restaurant shrimp fried rice

Stir fry the onions in oil about one minute.

Add two bay leaves and a little thyme; stir fry until the onion is translucent and limp.

Add the washed, drained rice a little at a time and toast in the oil until its aroma comes through, four to six minutes.

Add chicken stock; if the stock is well salted, salt may not be needed.

Add a habanero pepper and cover.

In oil, stir fry diced onion with grated ginger until translucent; add the carrots, sweet peas, green peas and green beans without overcooking, so the colour stays bright.

Add the salad shrimps.

Finish and adjust the salt.