Indonesian Fried Rice Nasi Goreng
Experience the bold flavors of Southeast Asia with Indonesian Fried Rice, or Nasi Goreng, a deliciously smoky and savory dish that's both comforting and packed with aromatic spices. Featuring fluffy jasmine rice stir-fried with sweet soy sauce (Kecap Manis), a touch of shrimp paste, and a medley of shallots, garlic, and red chilies, this dish delivers a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy. Customize with tender chicken or make it vegetarian, and top it off with fluffy scrambled eggs, fresh cucumber, tomato slices, and a sprinkle of crispy fried shallots for an authentic presentation. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and flavorful recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner, bringing a taste of Indonesia straight to your table. Perfect for fans of fried rice, Asian recipes, and easy international cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Jasmine rice (cooked and cooled)
- 2 pieces Shallots
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 pieces Red chilies (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons Sweet soy sauce (Kecap Manis)
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Shrimp paste
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Chicken breast (optional, diced and cooked)
- 2 pieces Eggs
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced)
- 8 pieces Cucumber slices
- 4 pieces Tomato slices
- 2 tablespoons Fried shallots (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the rice ahead of time and allow it to cool completely for best results.
Finely chop the shallots, garlic, and red chilies. Set aside.
In a large wok or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped shallots, garlic, red chilies, and shrimp paste to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
If using chicken, add the diced and cooked chicken into the wok. Stir and mix well.
Push the ingredients to one side of the pan. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the empty side, crack in the eggs, and scramble them lightly.
Add the cooked and cooled rice to the wok and stir to combine everything evenly.
Pour in the sweet soy sauce (Kecap Manis) and regular soy sauce, stirring until the rice is well-coated and colored evenly.
Toss in the green onions and stir-fry for another minute.
Remove the fried rice from the heat and transfer it to serving plates.
Garnish with fried shallots, and serve the fried rice with cucumber slices and tomato slices on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 145 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 644 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.0 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 555 mg | 12% | |
*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.
