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Prep Time25 Mins
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Cook Time20 Mins
Nasi Goreng is a flavorful Indonesian fried rice dish packed with bold ingredients like sweet soy sauce, sambal oelek, and shrimp paste, all coming together in a smoky, stir-fried rice. This recipe is perfect for using up leftover rice and can be easily customized with proteins like chicken or shrimp—or kept vegetarian with extra veggies.
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Ingredients
Fried Rice
Cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
Vegetable oil
Garlic, minced
Small onion, finely chopped
Carrot, diced
Cooked chicken breast, shredded
Shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional)
Egg, lightly beaten
Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
Soy sauce
Fish sauce
Chili paste (sambal oelek), to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings and Garnish
Fried egg
Spring onion, chopped
Cucumber
Tomato
Lime wedges
Fried shallots (optional)
Nutrition
Per serving
- Daily Value*
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Calories550 kcal
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Protein22 g
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Carbohydrates65 g
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Fat22 g
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Fiber3 g
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Sugar10 g
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Sodium950 mg
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and chili paste. Set aside.
Lightly beat the eggs in a small bowl and set them aside.
Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and stir-fry until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the diced carrot and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until slightly tender.
Add the shredded chicken and shrimp (if using) to the wok or frying pan. Stir-fry until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through. Remove the proteins from the pan and set aside.
Pour the beaten eggs into the wok or frying pan, allowing them to cook as a thin omelet. Let the eggs set, then break them into pieces using a spatula. Add the cooked chicken and shrimp (if using) back into the wok or frying pan. Stir everything together until all the ingredients are well combined and heated through.
Add the cooked rice to the wok or frying pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir well to combine with the vegetables and eggs.
Pour the pre-mixed sauces over the rice. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the rice is evenly coated and heated through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top the serving with a fried egg, and garnish with chopped spring onions, cucumber slices, tomato slices, and fried shallots (optional). Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the rice.
Tips and Substitutions
- If sweet soy sauce is unavailable, mix regular soy sauce with a bit of molasses or brown sugar.
- You can make this vegetarian by omitting the chicken and shrimp and adding more vegetables like peas, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
- Day-old rice is best for fried rice as it’s less sticky. If using freshly cooked rice, let it cool completely before using.
- Adjust the amount of chili paste to suit your taste preference.
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