Malaysian fried rice (nasi goreng kampung)

Name: Malaysian fried rice (nasi goreng kampung)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 50g (1¾ ounces) dried anchovies; 1 shallot, roughly chopped; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 5 small hot red chillies, sliced; 10g (⅓ ounce) roasted belachan (shrimp paste); 2 heads bok choy, whites and greens separated; 200g (7 ounces) chicken thighs, diced; 2 cups (400g) cooked dry jasmine rice; 6 tbsp neutral-flavoured oil (e.g., vegetable or sunflower oil); ½ cucumber, sliced; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 4 eggs

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:10min

Nasi goreng kampung is Malaysia’s rustic village-style fried rice—wok-fried jasmine rice with crispy anchovies, spicy shrimp paste, and tender chicken, all topped with a crispy fried egg.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:51:21 GMT