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Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Nasi Goreng, or Indonesian fried rice, is a bold and flavorful Southeast Asian classic. Seasoned with kecap manis and shrimp paste, this quick, satisfying dish is traditionally topped with a fried egg and perfect for any meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 554 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Indonesian
Ingredients
For nasi goreng paste
- 3 large shallot diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 red chili sliced
- 1 tsp belachan (shrimp paste)
For fried rice
- 3 tbsp oil divided
- 1 chicken breast cut into small bite size pieces
- 1/4 lb Shrimp cleaned
- 2 cup shredded cabbage
- 4 cup cooked rice use day old leftover rice
- 3 tbsp Kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 green onion to garnish
- 4 eggs fried (sunny side up)
- 4 tbsp Fried shallot to garnish, optional
- cucumber & tomato slices to garnish, optional
Instructions
- To make nasi goreng paste, combine shallot, garlic, red chili and belachan in a mini blender or processor. Add a tablespoon of water for the blade to run and process everything until pureed smoothly; set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Cook chicken and shrimp until fully cooked. Transfer the protein to another plate and set aside.
- Heat 1 more tablespoon of oil, add the reserved puree and fry until it becomes dry, about 3-4 minutes. Add cabbage and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the rice and toss with spatula, separating the rice grains until there’s no clumps. Return the chicken and shrimp, and add Kecap Manis, soy sauce, and pepper. Stir-fry everything until incorporated. Sprinkle chopped green onion to finish off.
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Notes
- Nasi Goreng is traditionally topped with a sunny side up fried egg and fried shallot (optional). A side of fresh cucumber and tomato slices are typically served together as well.
- Nasi Goreng is traditionally topped with a sunny side up fried egg and fried shallot (optional). A side of fresh cucumber and tomato slices are typically served together as well.
- If you like to add more spicy kick and flavor, drizzle with sambal belachan, a hot sauce made from chili and shrimp pastes, or use chili garlic sauce.
- If you like to add more spicy kick and flavor, drizzle with
- sambal belachan
- , a hot sauce made from chili and shrimp pastes, or use
- chili garlic sauce
- .
Nutrition Information
Calories
554kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
260mg
(87%)
Sodium
715mg
(30%)
Potassium
663mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
564IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 554
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 554kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 260mg | 87% |
| Sodium | 715mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 663mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 564IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.