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Nasi Goreng Seafood: Indonesian Seafood Fried Rice Recipe

Indonesian Nasi Goreng seafood is what you want to make when you are craving a seafood dish that feels light to enjoy. And this recipe helps you put the ingredients together without spending too much time yet results in a deliciously satisfying dish.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 486 kcal
Course: Brunch
Cuisine: Indonesian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice I use basmati rice.
  • 12.35 ounces assorted seafood mix see the note.
  • 2 eggs scrambled.
  • 1 medium brown/ yellow onion chopped.
  • 5 garlic cloves finely minced.
  • 2 teaspoons sambal terasi optional, or
  • 2 teaspoons dried chilli flakes see the note.
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce.
  • 4 tablespoons cooking oil.
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste.
  • ¼ cup Indonesian Sweet soy sauce.
  • 2 Spring Onions/ Scallions sliced.
  • 1 medium carrot chopped.
  • ½ cup green beans cut into small pieces (see the note).

Instructions

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  1. Make the scrambled eggs, set them aside.
  2. Peel, wash and chop the carrot. Steam or boil until they are cooked. I microwave by putting the carrot in a small microwave-proof bowl with 2 tablespoons of water and cook at high power for about 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. Trim, wash and cut the green beans into small pieces. Place them in a microwave-proof bowl with 2 tablespoons of water and cook at high power for about 3-4 minutes. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
  4. Heat the oil in a large frying pan/ a wok then fry the onion until it becomes translucent and fragrant. 
  5. Add the minced garlic and chilli flakes. Fry further for about 2 minutes until they release the aroma. 
  6. Put the seafood in the onion mix, give it a stir and cook for about 5 minutes at high heat. If you use raw seafood, you cook longer (about 10-12 minutes or until the seafood is cooked). 
  7. Then add the carrots, green beans and salt. Stir well and keep mixing as you continue cooking at high heat for about 2 minutes.
  8. Add the rice and sweet soy sauce. Mix well and keep stirring as you cook. It takes approximately 5-7 minutes. Taste the flavour. You may want to add salt or sweet soy sauce to your taste. Once everything is mixed and hot, your nasi goreng seafood is ready. 

Notes

  • I recommend Basmati rice or long-grain rice as they have a nice texture for this nasi goreng. The grains are not sticky. 
  • I use the frozen cooked seafood mix from the supermarket so I fully thaw the seafood before cooking. You can use raw seafood mix, or just use any type of seafood you like. Prawns, mussels, and cuttlefish can be the options. 
  • Sambal Goreng Terasi gives a depth flavour to your Nasi Goreng. But you can substitute it with the following chilli options.
  • You can use dried chilli flakes, red chilli powder or fresh bird’s eye chillies. If you use the latter, 2 chillies should be more than enough unless you prefer spicier and mince the chillies into a paste.
  • If you want, you can replace the green beans with green peas.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 486kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 17g Cholesterol 156mg (52%) Sodium 1511mg (63%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 486

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 486kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17g 100%
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 1511mg 63%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.