Nasi Goreng Indonesian Fried Rice

Recipe Tin Eats. Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil

  • 150g chicken breast , thinly sliced (or other protein)

  • 1 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)

  • 1.5 tbsp oil

  • 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped

  • 1 tsp red chilli , finely chopped

  • 1 onion , small, diced

  • 3 cups cooked white rice , day old, cold (Note 3)

  • 2 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce, Note 1)

  • 2 tsp shrimp paste , optional (Note 4)

  • 4 eggs , fried to taste

  • 1 green onion , sliced

  • Tomatos and cucumbers, cut into wedges/chunks

  • Fried shallots , store bought (optional)

  • Lime wedges

Directions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.

  • Add chilli and garlic, stir for 10 seconds.

  • Add onion, cook for 1 minute.

  • Add chicken, cook until it mostly turns white, then add 1 tbsp kecap manis and cook for a further 1 minute or until chicken is mostly cooked through and a bit caramelised.

  • Add rice, 2 tbsp kecap manis and shrimp paste, if using. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until sauce reduces down and rice grains start to caramelise (key for flavour!).

  • Serve, garnished with garnishes of choice (green onions, red chilli, fried shallots).