Nasi Goreng

Elevate your fried rice game with this authentic Nasi Goreng recipe, a beloved Indonesian classic. Sautéed with aromatic garlic, onion, and red chili peppers, this dish pairs flavorful shrimp paste and tender chicken with day-old rice, finally tying it all together with a rich blend of sweet soy sauce, fish sauce, and ketchup. It's a one-pan wonder that's both nutritious and packed full of complex flavors.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 red chili peppers (seeded and minced)
• 1 tablespoon shrimp paste
• 1 chicken breast (boneless and skinless, diced)
• 4 cups cooked rice (preferably day old)
• 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, green beans, peas)
• 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 green onions (chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the onion and garlic.: In a large wok or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Add the garlic and onion and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Add the red chili peppers and shrimp paste and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
2. 2Cook chicken and rice.: Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook until it's no longer pink. Add the cooked rice and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until heated through and lightly browned.
3. 3Add flavor.: Add the sweet soy sauce, fish sauce, and ketchup and stir-fry for another minute. Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
4. 4Scramble eggs.: Push the rice mixture to one side of the wok or pan and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side. Scramble the eggs until they are cooked through, then mix them into the rice mixture.
5. 5Season and garnish.: Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.