INDONESIAN FRIED RICE (NASI GORENG)
When I lived in Holland several years ago, I often indulged in this spicy rice dish. This recipe, from an old newspaper cutting, is the most authentic I have found, and closely matches the wonderful taste sensation I experienced in Holland. More unusual ingredients, such as shrimp paste (also known variously as belacan, balachan, blachan and trassi) can be found in Asian speciality food stores. I must warn you that dried shrimp paste smells rather awful, but the taste in the finished dish is wonderfully aromatic, and essential to the authenticity of Indonesian cuisine. Nasi Goreng can be served as a main dish, as a component of a Dutch/Indonesian 'rijstafel' or as a side dish. It is commonly eaten by Indonesians for breakfast, which you can do also if there is any left from the previous day (doubtful!). Preparation time does not include cooking and cooling the rice.
Provided by Daydream
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Boil rice in plenty of salted water until cooked.
- Rinse, drain and spread the rice to cool.
- Do this at least two hours ahead, or preferably, leave overnight in the fridge.
- Combine eggs with sesame oil and salt, and put aside (see below).
- Heat wok or large frying pan over heat until hot.
- Add oil, and wait until it is very hot and slightly smoking.
- Add the onions, ginger, shrimp paste, garlic, and pepper, and stir-fry for 2 minutes, squashing the shrimp paste as you go.
- Then add chicken and shrimp and stir-fry for a further 2 minutes.
- Add rice and continue to stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- Now add the chilli bean sauce or sambal oelek, oyster sauce and ketjap manis/dark soy sauce and continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Finally, add egg mixture and continue to stir-fry for another minute.
- Alternatively make 2 thin omelettes from the egg mixture ahead of time and cut into strips.
- These can then be used as garnish on the finished dish.
- Turn onto large serving platter and garnish with the spring onion and fresh cilantro, and serve hot.
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Ida Jones
[email protected]This nasi goreng is a great way to show your friends and family how much you care. It's a delicious and impressive dish that will make them feel special.
Adrian Morisatiman
[email protected]This nasi goreng is a great way to introduce your kids to Indonesian food. It's not too spicy and it's full of flavor.
Mohammad Ataullah
[email protected]This nasi goreng is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
TIKTOK LIVE
[email protected]This nasi goreng is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have leftover chicken in my fridge and this is a delicious way to use it up.
Alhaji Bunduya
[email protected]I made this nasi goreng for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Frank George
[email protected]This nasi goreng is the best I've ever had. I highly recommend it!
Gulzar ali Magsi
[email protected]I've made this nasi goreng several times and it's always a success. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Mdsiam Kazi
[email protected]This is my go-to nasi goreng recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Lee Robbins
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The nasi goreng was flavorful and delicious.
Nqabisa Grootboom
[email protected]This nasi goreng was easy to make and it tasted great. I'll definitely be making it again.
m murtaza
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Indonesian food, but this nasi goreng was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Saimun Hossain
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have leftover rice in my fridge and this is a delicious way to use it up.
Eira Thomas
[email protected]I made this nasi goreng for my family last night and they loved it! The rice was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing.
Sir Olunga
[email protected]This nasi goreng recipe is a keeper! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love that it uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.