Indonesian Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng)

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 2
Indonesian Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng) - A Spicy and Flavorful Rice Dish
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Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups water
cooking spray
3 eggs , beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion , chopped
1 leek , chopped
1 clove garlic , minced
2 green chile peppers , chopped
1/2 pound skinless , boneless chicken breasts , cut into thin strips
1/2 pound peeled and deveined prawns
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce ( Indonesian kecap manis )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
820
Sugar
11g
Fat
37g
Indonesian Fried Rice, also called Nasi Goreng, is a staple dish in Indonesian cuisine. It is a flavorful and spicy dish made with cooked rice, vegetables, eggs, and meat, in this case, chicken and prawns. Nasi Goreng is a popular breakfast, lunch, and dinner dish. The dish is versatile and customizable with each region of Indonesia having its special variant. This recipe is the basic variant of the dish and can be customized by adding more vegetables, seafood, or meat, depending on your preference.

Instructions

1.Rinse the rice and cook according to package instructions. Once done, set aside to cool.
2.Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Spray cooking spray and add beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs until cooked through. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
3.In the same pan, add vegetable oil and heat it. Add chopped onion, leek, minced garlic, and green chile peppers. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
4.Add chicken and prawns to the pan and cook until they are no longer pink.
5.Add cooked rice to the pan and stir it with the vegetables and meat. Add ground coriander, ground cumin, and sweet soy sauce to the pan. Stir everything together until well combined.
6.Add scrambled eggs to the pan and continue to stir everything together until the eggs are heated through.
7.Serve hot.

PROS

Indonesian Fried Rice is a highly flavorful and spicy dish perfect for spice lovers.
It is a complete meal with a balanced combination of carbohydrates, protein, and vegetables.

Since it can be easily prepared with leftover cooked rice, it is a perfect dish to make good use of leftover rice.

CONS

If too much soy sauce or salt is added, it could get too salty.

It is a high-calorie dish that is not recommended for those on low-fat or low-carb diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Indonesian Fried Rice contains a reasonable amount of protein and carbohydrates. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6, vitamin C, and iron.
However, it is high in sodium and calories due to its seasoning and the addition of eggs and meat. Moderation is key when enjoying this dish.

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