Nasi Goreng Recipe (Indonesian Fried Rice Recipe

Traditional Recipe for Nasi Goreng. Indonesian fried rice nasi goreng which is also popular in malaysia. Spicy and delicious nasi goreng is made with jasmine rice, spicy sambal, kecap manis and protein, vegetables of choice. You can make nasi goreng entirely vegetarian by tweaking this recipe a little. Learn how to make Authentic Nasi goreng with step by step pictures and video.

Nasi Goreng Recipe

Easy Nasi Goreng Recipe with Step by Step Pictures. One recipe which was on my to go list for a while is this nasi goreng dish. It is easy to make and taste so good. There are few ways of making this nasi goreng and this is my easy version which is super delicious.

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About Nasi Goreng

Nasi goreng is a popular Indonesian dish that translates to “fried rice” in English. It is a flavorful and savory fried rice dish. Nasi goreng is a staple food in Indonesia and is enjoyed as a main course for lunch or dinner.

Usually made with chicken but prawns can be used as well. If you are vegetarian use tofu instead. We served this with fried egg, but I have another version in which i scrambled egg into the rice.

Nasi goreng is often associated with Indonesia, but it is also a popular dish in Malaysia. Both Indonesia and Malaysia have their versions of nasi goreng, and the dish has become part of the culinary heritage of both countries.

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Nasi Goreng Ingredients

Cooked Rice – Use long grain rice that is cooked and cooled. I like to use cooked jasmine rioce in my nasi goreng. Cook rice in a sauce pan with 1:2 ratio, I like to use 2 cups of water for every 1 cup rice. Make sure you wash the rice really well before cooking. Also leftover rice is preferred in fried rice.

Protein – Proteins like chicken, prawns, beef, pork is used in nasi goreng. Vegetarians can opt to tofu, tempeh, mushrooms.

Vegetables – Traditionally long beans are used in nasi goreng. Carrots, peas, beans can be used.

Eggs – Eggs can be scrambled into the fried rice when making it. But i like to top my fried rice with a fried egg.

Seasoning & Sauces – Main flavourings for nasi goreng is the aromatic sambal which we saute. Shallots, shrimp paste, garlic, chillies are ground and sauted to begin with. I used chicken boulilion cube instead of shrimp paste. kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) is used mainly for colour and for sweet taste. Soy sauce is also added.

Optional Ingredients

Shrimp paste (terasi): It is a traditional ingredient used in some nasi goreng recipes to add umami flavor.
Kaffir lime leaves: These fragrant leaves can be added for a citrusy aroma.
Lemongrass: Some recipes call for lemongrass to add a refreshing taste.
Sambal: A spicy chili sauce that can be served on the side or mixed into the dish for extra heat.

Making Seasoning Paste

For Making nasi goreng. Take shallots, garlic, chillies and Maggi stock cube in a blender and puree till coarsely blended. If you use shrimp paste, then instead of maggi stock cube you can use shrimp paste for the authentic touch.

Fried Eggs

Heat a wok on high heat. Add in oil and let it shimmer. Now crack an egg in the wok and cook till crispy. Remove it using a slotted spoon and set aside.

Making Stir Fry Rice

In the same wok, add in the ground paste and saute on low heat for 3 mins till aromatic. Add in chicken and stir fry for a min. Season with salt, 2 tbsp of kecap manis and saute for 4 to 5 mins till cooked. Add in green beans and stir fry for a min. Add in cooked rice, remaining kecap manis, soy sauce, salt, sugar and stir fry to make sure the sauce coats each grain of rice.

Serving Nasi Goreng

Now to serve nasi goreng. Spoon fried rice on a serving plate, top with fried shallots, spring onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, lemon wedges and top the whole thing with fried egg. Serve hot.

How to Make Nasi Goreng (Stepwise Pictures)

Cooking Rice

1)Start by Cooking the rice. Wash jasmine rice in several changes of water. Take it in a sauce pot. For 1 cup of rice add 2 cups of water. Bring everything to a boil. Simmer the pot and cook for 10 mins on low heat till all water is absorbed. Set aside for 10 mins. Now use a fork to fluff up the rice. Remove the rice to a plate and store in fridge till needed.

Making Seasoning Paste

2)For Making nasi goreng. Take shallots, garlic, chillies in a blender.

3)Traditionally shrimp paste is added in this, but I didn’t use it. Instead I added Maggi stock cube in the same blender.

4)Puree till coarsely blended. Set aside.

Fried Eggs

5)Heat a wok on high heat. Add in oil and let it shimmer. Now crack an egg in the wok and cook till crispy. Remove it using a slotted spoon and set aside.

Making Stir Fry Rice

6)In the same wok, add in the ground paste and saute on low heat for 3 mins till aromatic.

7)Once it is caramelized and cooked. The raw smell from shallots, garlic should get aromatic.

8)Add in chicken and stir fry for a min. I used cubed chicken thigh pieces. Make sure it is cut into small pieces. You can use chicken breast as well.

9)Sprinkle some salt and toss well.

10)For colour and flavour add in 2 tbsp of kecap manis .

11)saute for 4 to 5 mins till cooked.

12)Add in green beans and stir fry for a min.

13)Don’t over cook the green beans. it should be crispy.

14)Add in cooked rice. Leftover cold rice is perfect for fried rice.

15)Add in kecap manis.

16)Add in soy sauce.

17)Add in some sugar to balance the taste.

18)stir fry to make sure the sauce coats each grain of rice. Spread the rice across the wok in a layer and cook on high heat for 3 minutes. This step makes the rice get crispy around the edges and makes it taste great.

19)Nasi goreng is ready to serve.

Serving Nasi Goreng

20)Now to serve nasi goreng. Spoon fried rice on a serving plate, top with fried shallots, spring onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, lemon wedges and top the whole thing with fried egg. Serve hot.

Expert Tips

Use leftover or a day old rice for best result.
Condiments like kecap manis, soy sauce are to taste so taste and adjust accordingly.
You can add eggs with the chicken and scramble if you want.
Squeeze of lemon in the hot fried rice taste amazing.
Instead of chicken use prawns or tofu.

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