Nasi Goreng Recipe (Indonesian Fried Rice)
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Servings
6
-
Calories
202 kcal
-
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
-
Cuisine
Indonesian, American
Nasi Goreng Recipe (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Description
This Nasi Goreng recipe begins with cooking aromatics like red chili peppers, shallots, and garlic in vegetable oil over high heat to develop their flavor. Eggs are scrambled in the pan, then mixed with day-old cooked rice and seasonings including green onions, soy sauce, sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), shrimp paste, and salt. The rice is fried until it starts to brown slightly, adding a caramelized note and lightly crispy bits.
The dish balances spicy, sweet, and savory elements, with the distinctive sweetness coming from kecap manis and a punch of umami from shrimp paste. Fresh cucumber or tomato slices served alongside help to refresh the palate between bites.
Using day-old rice with lower moisture helps to prevent steaming and ensures proper frying. Substitutes for kecap manis include a homemade mixture of soy sauce and brown sugar. Various chili types or chili pastes can adjust the heat level. Adding protein like chicken or shrimp can make it a full meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1-2 red chili pepper use your favorites - birds eye peppers are nice an spicy here, or use cayenne, spicy
- 1 shallot minced, large
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 egg I like to use extra, large
- 3 cups rice cooked
- 1 green onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons kecap manis sweet soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
- salt to taste
- cucumber sliced or diced tomato, for garnish, sliced
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan or wok over high heat. Add the peppers and shallot. Cook for 2-3 minutes to brown slightly.
- Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds, stirring.
- Add the eggs and scramble them up. Cook them for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring, until the eggs cook mostly through.
- Lower the heat to medium-high heat and add the cooked rice, green onion, soy sauce, kecap manis and shrimp paste. Season with salt to taste. Stir fry the rice until the rice starts to caramelize, 2-3 minutes, scraping up the bottom of the pan as you go to avoid burning.
- Garnish with cucumber and tomato and serve!
Notes
- Use day-old rice to reduce moisture and achieve better fried rice texture.
- If you cannot find kecap manis, make a substitute by warming soy sauce with brown sugar until syrupy.
- Shrimp paste adds umami; alternatives include miso or fermented soy paste but fry miso lightly first.
- Adjust the type and amount of chili peppers to your preferred spice level.
- Consider serving with a fried egg on top or adding proteins like chicken, shrimp, or pork to make a more substantial meal.
- Add lime juice or spices like turmeric and coriander for flavor variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 495mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
