Description
Nasi Goreng is a flavorful and satisfying Indonesian fried rice dish. This recipe combines fragrant spices, tender chicken, and a medley of vegetables, all stir-fried together with day-old rice and topped with a fried egg.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 red chili peppers, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon shrimp paste
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 4 cups cooked rice, preferably day-old
- 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, green beans, peas)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Stir-fry Aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Add onion and garlic; stir-fry until fragrant and lightly browned. Add chili peppers and shrimp paste; stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
- Cook Chicken and Rice: Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink. Add cooked rice and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until heated through and lightly browned.
- Add Sauces and Vegetables: Stir in sweet soy sauce, fish sauce, and ketchup. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry until heated through.
- Fry Egg: Push the rice mixture to one side of the wok. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble until cooked. Mix the eggs into the rice.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Day-Old Rice: Use day-old rice for best results to prevent mushiness.
- Shrimp Paste: Substitute with fish sauce or soy sauce if unavailable.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of chili peppers to your preference.
- Egg: Cook the egg separately in the wok before mixing it with the rice.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with a fried egg, prawns, or satay skewers.
- Vegetables: Use your preferred vegetables or whatever you have on hand.
- Kecap Manis: If unavailable, mix regular soy sauce with a bit of brown sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
