Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

Name: Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil; 5 oz / 150g chicken breast (, thinly sliced (or other protein)); 1 tbsp kecap manis ((sweet soy sauce, Note 1)); 1.5 tbsp oil; 2 garlic cloves (, finely chopped); 1 tsp red chilli (, finely chopped (Note 2)); 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) (Note 3)); Lime wedges

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

Recipe video above. A traditional Indonesian fried rice recipe which is often served with a fried egg for a protein boost to make it a meal, but I usually serve it as a side dish. The magic ingredient in this is kecap manis, a sweet soy sauce which is available in large supermarkets and of course in Asian stores. Feel free to swap out the chicken for other proteins! Shrimp/prawns, tofu, beef and pork are all great alternatives.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:35:35 GMT