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Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indonesian

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon dried shrimp paste
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 2 shallots chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 red chilies stemmed, seeded, and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup peanut oil
  • 4 eggs
  • salt to taste
  • 5 cups cooked long grain rice refrigerated overnight
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons kecap manis sweet soy sauce
Garnishes:
  • 2 small cucumbers sliced diagonally
  • 2 medium tomatoes sliced

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet, cook shrimp paste over medium high heat. Once toasted, after about 2 minutes, remove from skillet and let cool.
  2. In a small food processor, add cooled shrimp paste, brown sugar, shallots, garlic, chilies, and water. Process until smooth.
  3. In the cleaned large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Break in the eggs, keeping them separate, and season with salt. Cook just until the yolks are set, about 4 minutes. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon. Decrease heat to medium and add the pureed spices. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to high and add rice. Cook, stirring constantly and breaking up the clumps. Once the rice is heated through, stir in the kecap manis until the rice is evenly coated. Season with salt and serve with fried eggs, cucumbers, and tomatoes.