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Nasi Goreng: How to Make the Perfect Indonesian Fried Rice

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indonesian
Keyword Asian food, quick meal, spicy, street food, weeknight dinner, leftovers, family-friendly
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 400kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cold cooked rice day-old works best
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 shallot or small onion finely chopped
  • 1 red chili or 1 tsp sambal oelek, adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce kecap manis
  • 1 tbsp regular soy sauce
  • 1 tsp shrimp paste optional but traditional
  • 1 egg fried or scrambled (per serving)
  • Toppings: Sliced cucumber fried shallots, green onion, prawns/chicken