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.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- 2
Add chilli and garlic, stir for 10 seconds.
- 3
Add onion, cook for 1 minute.
- 4
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.
- 5
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!).
- 6
Serve, garnished with garnishes of choice (green onions, red chilli, fried shallots).
- 7
Serving