Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Recipe video above. A traditional Indonesian fried rice recipe which is often served with a fried egg for a protein boost to make it a meal, but I usually serve it as a side dish. The magic ingredient in this is kecap manis, a sweet soy sauce which is available in large supermarkets and of course in Asian stores. Feel free to swap out the chicken for other proteins! Shrimp/prawns, tofu, beef and pork are all great alternatives.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 5 oz / 150g chicken breast, thinly sliced (or other protein)
- 1 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce, Note 1)
- 1.5 tbsp oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp red chilli, finely chopped (Note 2)
- 1 onion, small, diced
- 3 cups cooked white rice, day old, cold (Note 3)
- 2 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce, Note 1)
- 2 tsp shrimp paste, optional (Note 4)
- 4 eggs, fried to taste
- 1 green onion, sliced
- Tomatos and cucumbers, cut into wedges/chunks
- Fried shallots, store bought (optional) (Note 3)
- Lime wedges
Directions
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Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
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Add chilli and garlic, stir for 10 seconds.
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Add onion, cook for 1 minute.
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Add chicken, cook until it mostly turns white, then add 1 tbsp kecap manis and cook for a further 1 minute or until chicken is mostly cooked through and a bit caramelised.
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Add rice, 2 tbsp kecap manis and shrimp paste, if using. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until sauce reduces down and rice grains start to caramelise (key for flavour!).
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Serve, garnished with garnishes of choice (green onions, red chilli, fried shallots).
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Serving
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Serve as a side for Asian main dishes or as part of a large spread, Asian or not! 🙂 See in post for suggestions.
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Make it a meal - traditional Indonesian style!: Serve with a fried egg sunny side up (runny yolk!), tomato wedges and slices of cucumber on the side.