Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Indulge in the bold and savory flavors of **Nasi Goreng, Indonesian Fried Rice**, a beloved comfort food that’s bursting with aromatic spices and vibrant toppings. This quick and easy recipe combines fluffy jasmine rice stir-fried with tender shrimp, crisp green beans, shallots, garlic, and a touch of spicy red chili. The secret lies in the rich combination of **soy sauce** and **kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)**, which gives the dish its signature sweet and savory glaze. Topped with a sunny-side-up fried egg, fresh cucumber and tomato slices, and a squeeze of lime, this dish offers a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, Nasi Goreng is the ultimate one-pan meal for busy weeknights or an impressive addition to any Asian-inspired feast. Perfect for fans of bold, authentic Indonesian cuisine, this fried rice will quickly become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 units shallots, sliced
- 2 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 unit red chili, sliced thinly
- 150 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 100 grams green beans, chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 units fried eggs
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 6 units cucumber slices
- 4 units tomato slices
- 2 units lime wedges
Instructions
Start by ensuring your jasmine rice is cooked and chilled. This prevents it from becoming mushy when fried.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced shallots and cook until they begin to soften, approximately 2 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and sliced red chili, cooking for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the pan and stir-fry until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
Toss the chopped green beans into the wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Push the ingredients to one side of the pan and add the cooked jasmine rice.
Pour the soy sauce, kecap manis, salt, and black pepper over the rice, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
Continue to stir-fry everything in the pan until the rice is heated through and evenly coated with the sauce, about 3-4 minutes.
Serve the fried rice on a plate, topped with a fried egg, and garnish with chopped green onions.
Arrange cucumber slices and tomato slices on the side, and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1779 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.5 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 661 mg | 220% | |
| Sodium | 3870 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 269.8 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.4 g | ||
| Protein | 80.9 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2097 mg | 45% | |
*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.
