Low Sodium Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavorful and heart-healthy **Low Sodium Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)**. This vibrant twist on the classic Indonesian dish is packed with colorful vegetables like carrots, red bell peppers, and green beans, all stir-fried with aromatic shallots, garlic, and fragrant spices like coriander, cumin, and turmeric. Using cold jasmine rice helps achieve the perfect texture, while low-sodium soy sauce delivers savory depth without overwhelming sodium levels. A sprinkle of crushed unsalted peanuts and fresh cilantro adds irresistible crunch and brightness, making every bite a delight. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthier fried rice is perfect for busy weeknights or as a versatile side dish—and don't forget a squeeze of lime for that final zing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cold cooked jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 0.5 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, crushed
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 red chili, sliced (optional)
Instructions
Prepare all ingredients by dicing vegetables, chopping shallots, and mincing garlic.
In a large frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the shallots and garlic, and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the ground coriander, ground cumin, and turmeric, stirring to coat the shallots and garlic.
Add the diced carrot, red bell pepper, and green beans. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Increase the heat to high and add the cold cooked jasmine rice, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon.
Drizzle the low sodium soy sauce over the rice and vegetables, stirring well to combine and heat through, about 4-5 minutes.
Turn off the heat and gently stir in the crushed unsalted roasted peanuts and sliced green onions.
Serve the Nasi Goreng hot, garnishing with cilantro, a lime wedge, and slices of red chili if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.5 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1238 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 354.8 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 54.1 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 388 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2318 mg | 49% | |
*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.
