Nasi goreng: riso fritto indonesiano

Ingredienti

• 1 cup old cooked white rice
• 3 shallots, peeled, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped
• 2 big chillies (optional)
• 1/4 tsp dried shrimp paste (optional)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
• 5 tbsp vegetable oil (3 tbsp for fried rice and 2 tbsp for omelette)
• 1 egg for omelette

Preparazione

1. 1

   To make the omelette, whisk the egg with a pinch of salt and then heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok. Cook the egg for around 5 minutes. Wait until it’s not too hot, then roll the egg and slice it.

2. 2

   Using a mortar and pestle or food processor, blend the chopped shallot, garlic, chillies, dried shrimp paste and salt into a rough paste.

3. 3

   Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat, then sautee the paste until fragrant, around 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the rice.

5. 5

   Add the sweet soy sauce.

6. 6

   Mix all the ingredients thoroughly, and separate the clumpy bits of rice until all the grains are completely separated.

7. 7

   Continue frying until all the moisture has evaporated and the rice grains are well-caramelised and shiny, around 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Transfer the rice to a plate. Garnish it with tomato, cucumber, and the sliced omelette.