Nasi Goreng: Indonesian Fried Rice

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 7
Indonesian Fried Rice recipe with a sweet and savory flavor
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 small onion , chopped
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 green chili pepper , chopped
1 small carrot , sliced
1 stalk celery , sliced
2 tablespoons ketjap manis ( sweet soy sauce , found in asian food stores )
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons tomato sauce ( can use paste , or cut a half a tomato and fry into a pasty or sauce type thing )
1/4 cucumber , sliced
4 eggs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
461
Sugar
9g
Fat
18g
Nasi Goreng is a popular dish in Indonesia that is enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The dish is essentially fried rice that is cooked with a variety of ingredients like vegetables, eggs, and sauces to create a sweet and savory flavor. Nasi Goreng is often served with a fried egg on top and a side of shrimp crackers for added crunch. The dish has become popular worldwide and is a staple on many Indonesian restaurant menus.

Instructions

1.Rinse the rice and cook according to package instructions until tender.
2.Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onion, garlic, and green chili pepper. Cook until softened.
3.Add the carrot and celery and cook until tender.
4.Add the cooked rice, ketjap manis, soy sauce, and tomato sauce and stir until well combined.
5.Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet and crack in the eggs. Scramble the eggs until cooked and then stir into the rice mixture.
6.Garnish with sliced cucumber and serve hot.

PROS

Nasi Goreng is a delicious one-pan dish that is easy to make and can be customized to your liking.
Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftover rice.

CONS

This dish can be high in sodium if you use too much soy sauce and ketjap manis.

It’s also relatively high in fat due to the use of sesame oil and eggs.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Nasi Goreng may not be the most healthful dish, it does contain some nutritional benefits. Rice is a good source of carbohydrates for energy, and eggs provide protein. The dish also incorporates vegetables like onion, garlic, carrot, and celery for added vitamins and minerals.

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