Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Nasi Goreng is Indonesia’s iconic fried rice, made with chilled jasmine rice, sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), shrimp, and crisp vegetables. It’s fast, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners or delicious leftovers.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (chilled overnight)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 small shallots, finely sliced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons kecap manis
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (sambal oelek)
- 1/2 cup finely diced carrots
- 1/2 cup green peas (thawed if frozen)
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Cucumber slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- In a small bowl, mix kecap manis, soy sauce, and chili paste. Beat eggs in a separate bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the hot wok. Sauté garlic and shallots for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Push aromatics to the side. Add eggs and scramble until just set. Remove and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil. Cook shrimp until pink, about 2 minutes. Add carrots and peas. Stir-fry for another minute.
- Add rice, sauce mixture, and scrambled eggs back in. Toss everything together, pressing rice into pan for crispy bits.
- Stir in scallions. Adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat.
- Serve hot with cucumber slices and extra sambal on the side if desired.
Notes
- Always use cold rice for best texture.
- Adjust chili paste based on your spice preference.
- Prep all ingredients before starting as stir-frying goes fast.
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