Easy Indonesian Fried Rice Bumbu Nasi Goreng
Bring the vibrant flavors of Indonesia to your table with this **Easy Indonesian Fried Rice (Bumbu Nasi Goreng)**, a quick and satisfying one-pan meal bursting with aroma and spice. Featuring day-old white rice stir-fried with fragrant shallots, garlic, red chilies, and a touch of savory shrimp paste, this dish gets its signature sweet-and-savory balance from the addition of **kecap manis**—Indonesian sweet soy sauce. Customize it with protein options like chicken or shrimp, and finish with a topping of crunchy fried shallots for an authentic touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this deeply flavorful fried rice is garnished with fresh cucumber and tomato slices, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or an exotic lunch on the go. Give your taste buds a journey to Southeast Asia with this deceptively simple, yet delicious, classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked white rice (day-old preferred)
- 3 medium shallots
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 red chilies (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (optional)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 cup chicken breast or shrimp (optional, thinly sliced or small pieces)
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
- 1 cucumbers (sliced for garnish)
- 1 tomato (sliced for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fried shallots (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Prepare your ingredients: Finely chop the shallots, garlic, and chilies. If using protein such as chicken or shrimp, ensure it’s prepped into small pieces.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped shallots, garlic, and chilies to the wok, and stir-fry until fragrant (about 2 minutes). If using shrimp paste, add it now and mix well.
Push the aromatics to the side of the wok and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Crack the egg into the wok and scramble it until fully cooked.
If using chicken or shrimp, add it to the wok and stir-fry until fully cooked (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the cooked rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps with a spatula or spoon.
Drizzle the sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) and regular soy sauce over the rice. Mix everything together thoroughly, ensuring the rice is evenly coated in the sauces.
Add the sliced green onions and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add a little more kecap manis for sweetness or soy sauce for saltiness.
Transfer the fried rice to serving plates and garnish with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and fried shallots if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your Easy Indonesian Fried Rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.9 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 405 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2617 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 338.7 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.4 g | ||
| Protein | 117.3 g | 235% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2526 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
