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    Nasi Goreng Recipe

    July 30, 2023 By Aarthi Leave a Comment

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    Traditional Recipe for Nasi Goreng. Indonesian fried rice nasi goreng which is also popular in malaysia.

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    1. About Nasi Goreng Recipe
    2. Video for Nasi Goreng Recipe
    3. Ingredients for Nasi Goreng
    4. 📖 Recipe
    5. Nasi Goreng Recipe | Indonesian Fried Rice Recipe
    6. Nasi Goreng Recipe Step by Step Pictures
    7. Tips & Tricks

    Nasi Goreng Recipe

    Easy Nasi Goreng Recipe with Step by Step Pictures. One recipe which was on my to go list for a while is this nasi goreng dish. It is easy to make and taste so good. There are few ways of making this nasi goreng and this is my easy version which is super delicious.

    About Nasi Goreng Recipe

    Nasi goreng is a popular Indonesian dish that translates to "fried rice" in English. It is a flavorful and savory fried rice dish. Nasi goreng is a staple food in Indonesia and is enjoyed as a main course for lunch or dinner.

    Usually made with chicken but prawns can be used as well. If you are vegetarian use tofu instead. We served this with fried egg, but I have another version in which i scrambled egg into the rice.

    Nasi goreng is often associated with Indonesia, but it is also a popular dish in Malaysia. Both Indonesia and Malaysia have their versions of nasi goreng, and the dish has become part of the culinary heritage of both countries.

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    Ingredients for Nasi Goreng

    Cooked Rice

    Use long grain rice that is cooked and cooled. I like to use cooked jasmine rioce in my nasi goreng. Cook rice in a sauce pan with 1:2 ratio, I like to use 2 cups of water for every 1 cup rice. Make sure you wash the rice really well before cooking. Also leftover rice is preferred in fried rice.

    Protein

    Proteins like chicken, prawns, beef, pork is used in nasi goreng. Vegetarians can opt to tofu, tempeh, mushrooms.

    Vegetables

    Traditionally long beans are used in nasi goreng. Carrots, peas, beans can be used.

    Eggs

    Eggs can be scrambled into the fried rice when making it. But i like to top my fried rice with a fried egg.

    Seasoning & Sauces

    Main flavourings for nasi goreng is the aromatic sambal which we saute. Shallots, shrimp paste, garlic, chillies are ground and sauted to begin with. I used chicken boulilion cube instead of shrimp paste. kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) is used mainly for colour and for sweet taste. Soy sauce is also added.

    Optional Ingredients

    • Shrimp paste (terasi): It is a traditional ingredient used in some nasi goreng recipes to add umami flavor.
    • Kaffir lime leaves: These fragrant leaves can be added for a citrusy aroma.
    • Lemongrass: Some recipes call for lemongrass to add a refreshing taste.
    • Sambal: A spicy chili sauce that can be served on the side or mixed into the dish for extra heat.
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    How to Make Nasi Goreng at Home

    Cooking Rice

    Start by Cooking the rice. Wash jasmine rice in several changes of water. Take it in a sauce pot. For 1 cup of rice add 2 cups of water. Bring everything to a boil. Simmer the pot and cook for 10 mins on low heat till all water is absorbed. Set aside for 10 mins. Now use a fork to fluff up the rice. Remove the rice to a plate and store in fridge till needed.

    Making Seasoning Paste

    For Making nasi goreng. Take shallots, garlic, chillies and Maggi stock cube in a blender and puree till coarsely blended. Set aside.

    Fried Eggs

    Heat a wok on high heat. Add in oil and let it shimmer. Now crack an egg in the wok and cook till crispy. Remove it using a slotted spoon and set aside.

    Making Stir Fry Rice

    In the same wok, add in the ground paste and saute on low heat for 3 mins till aromatic. Add in chicken and stir fry for a min. Season with salt, 2 tbsp of kecap manis and saute for 4 to 5 mins till cooked. Add in green beans and stir fry for a min. Add in cooked rice, remaining kecap manis, soy sauce, salt, sugar and stir fry to make sure the sauce coats each grain of rice. 

    Serving Nasi Goreng

    Now to serve nasi goreng. Spoon fried rice on a serving plate, top with fried shallots, spring onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, lemon wedges and top the whole thing with fried egg. Serve hot. 

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    Nasi Goreng Recipe | Indonesian Fried Rice Recipe

    Traditional Recipe for Nasi Goreng. Indonesian fried rice nasi goreng which is also popular in malaysia.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 900kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender or Mortar & Pestle
    • Wok

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Jasmine Rice
    • 2 Eggs
    • 4 tbsp Peanut Oil or Refined Oil
    • 250 grams Boneless Chicken Thighs
    • ½ cup Green Beans or Long Beans chopped
    • 4 tbsp Kecap Manis
    • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
    • 1 tsp Sugar
    • Salt to taste

    For Grinding

    • 5 Shallots
    • 5 Garlic
    • 6 Birds Eye Chillies
    • 1 Maggi Chicken Stock Cube

    For Serving

    • Green Onions chopped finely
    • Fried Shallots
    • Lemon or Lime cut in wedges
    • Cucumber Sliced
    • Tomatoes

    Instructions

    • Start by Cooking the rice. Wash jasmine rice in several changes of water. Take it in a sauce pot. For 1 cup of rice add 2 cups of water. Bring everything to a boil. Simmer the pot and cook for 10 mins on low heat till all water is absorbed. Set aside for 10 mins. Now use a fork to fluff up the rice. Remove the rice to a plate and store in fridge till needed.
    • For Making nasi goreng. Take shallots, garlic, chillies and Maggi stock cube in a blender and puree till coarsely blended. Set aside.
    • Heat a wok on high heat. Add in oil and let it shimmer. Now crack an egg in the wok and cook till crispy. Remove it using a slotted spoon and set aside.
    • In the same wok, add in the ground paste and saute on low heat for 3 mins till aromatic. Add in chicken and stir fry for a min. Season with salt, 2 tbsp of kecap manis and saute for 4 to 5 mins till cooked. Add in chopped green beans and toss for 1 min.
    • Add in cooked rice, remaining kecap manis, soy sauce, salt, sugar and stir fry to make sure the sauce coats each grain of rice.
    • Now spread the rice evenly in the wok. Let it crisp up and caramelise on high heat for 2 mins. Stir well to combine. Thats it nasi goreng is done.
    • Now to serve nasi goreng. Spoon fried rice on a serving plate, top with fried shallots, spring onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, lemon wedges and top the whole thing with fried egg. Serve hot.

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    Notes

    1. Use leftover or a day old rice for best result.
    2. Condiments like kecap manis, soy sauce are to taste so taste and adjust accordingly.
    3. You can add eggs with the chicken and scramble if you want. 
    4. Squeeze of lemon in the hot fried rice taste amazing. 
    5. Instead of chicken use prawns or tofu. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servings | Calories: 900kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1319mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Nasi Goreng Recipe Step by Step Pictures

    1)Take shallots in a blender.

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    2)Add in birds eye chillies

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    3)Add in garlic.

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    4)Add in chicken stock.

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    5)Grind to a paste.

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    6)Heat oil in a wok. Add in egg and fry them.

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    7)Fry till golden brown.

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    8)Drain and set aside.

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    9)In the same wok. Add in ground paste.

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    10)Saute for few mins until fragrant.

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    11)Once the raw smell is gone.

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    12)Add in cubed chicken.

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    13)Season with little salt.

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    14)Saute for few mins.

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    14)Add in kecap manis.

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    15)Mix well.

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    16)Add in green beans or long beans.

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    17)Mix well.

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    18)Add cooked and cooled jasmine rice.

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    19)Add in kecap manis.

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    20)Add soy sauce.

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    21)Season with little salt.

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    22)Toss well.

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    23)Let the sauce coats each grain of rice.

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    24)Spread the rice around the wok in a layer and cook on high heat for a min or two. This creates caramelized bits on rice.

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    25)Done and dusted.

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    26)Serve with fried eggs, fried onions and chopped green onions.

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    Tips & Tricks

    1. Use leftover or a day old rice for best result.
    2. Condiments like kecap manis, soy sauce are to taste so taste and adjust accordingly.
    3. You can add eggs with the chicken and scramble if you want. 
    4. Squeeze of lemon in the hot fried rice taste amazing. 
    5. Instead of chicken use prawns or tofu. 
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