Step by step
Recipe for Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Ingredients
For 2 servings
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2 small shallots
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3 tsp garlic (3 cloves)
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2 tsp chili sambal
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1 tsp shrimp paste
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4 c cooked jasmine rice
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2 tbsp cooking oil
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2 tbsp kecap manis, plus more for drizzling
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp ground white pepper
Optional, to serve:
- 2 fried eggs
- sliced tomatoes
- sliced cucumbers
Step by step
step 1
Add the shallots, garlic, chili sambal, and shrimp paste to a small food processor and process until it forms a paste.
step 2
Heat oil in a large wok over medium high heat and add in the spice paste from step 1. Cook for 2 minutes until the paste turns a few shades darker and the paste is very fragrant. Reduce heat if the paste is browning too quickly.
step 3
Add in the cooked jasmine rice and stir to combine with the spice paste. Add in kecap manis and soy sauce. Stir and cook until rice is evenly colored. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
step 4
Serve rice with a fried egg topping and garnish with cucumber and tomato slices. Drizzle with more kecap manis if desired. "Ayo Makan!" (Let's eat!)
