Nasi Goreng Recipe

Nasi Goreng at glance: Indonesia’s take on fried rice, nasi goreng is a beloved comfort food. It’s typically cooked with a mixture of sweet soy sauce, garlic, shallots, and topped with a fried egg.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups cooked rice (preferably cold)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 shallots, sliced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 chicken breast, thinly sliced (optional)
• 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tsp chili paste (sambal oelek)
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
• Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• Fried shallots (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallots, stir-fry until fragrant.
2. Add the chicken and cook until done.
3. Push the chicken to the side and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs and mix with the chicken.
4. Add the cooked rice and stir to combine.
5. Add the sweet soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and chili paste. Mix well.
6. Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for a few more minutes.
7. Garnish with green onions and fried shallots. Serve hot.