NASI GOR|

A delicious delicacy from Indonesian street food.

"Indonesian fried rice"

Nasi goreng is sometimes described as Indonesian stir-fried rice It is distinguished from other Asian fried rice recipes by its aromatic, earthy and smoky flavor, owed to generous amounts of caramelised sweet soy sauce and powdered shrimp paste. Its taste is also typically stronger and spicier than that of Chinese fried rice. It is definitely a go-to quick and easy recipe!

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NASI GORENG

Nasi goreng (English pronunciation: /ˌnɑːsi ɡɒˈrɛŋ/), (Indonesian and Malay for 'fried rice') is a Southeast Asian rice dish with pieces of meat and vegetables added. It can refer simply to fried pre-cooked rice, a meal including stir-fried rice in a small amount of cooking oil or margarine, typically spiced with kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), shallot, garlic, ground shrimp paste, tamarind and chilli and accompanied by other ingredients, particularly egg, chicken and prawns. There is also another kind of nasi goreng which is made with ikan asin (salted dried fish) which is also popular across Indonesia.

RECIPE

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked rice (preferably cold)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 shallot ,diced
  • 1 cup cooked chicken or shrimp (optional)
  • 2 eggs , beaten
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green onions , chopped (for garnish)
  • Cucumber slices (for serving)
  • Fried shallots (optional, for topping)

Instructions:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and diced onion, sauté until fragrant.
  • Add the diced carrot and cook until slightly softened.
  • If using, add the cooked chicken or shrimp and stir well.
  • Push the cooked ingredients to the side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs in. Scramble until fully cooked.
  • Add the cold rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps. Stir everything together.
  • Pour in the soy sauce and kecap manis. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with cucumber slices and fried shallots, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious Nasi Goreng! 🍚

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