That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy your Nasi Goreng. It’s hard to go wrong with a good bowl of satisfying fried rice. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy! Just about every country has their own version of fried rice made with local ingredients and preferred flavors. What sets Nasi Goreng apart from other fried rice recipes is the combination of umami, salty and sweet, achieved by incorporating Kecap Manis, a sweet soy sauce, and shrimp paste, though some recipes leave it out. Don’t worry if you can’t find kecap manis. I have a workaround for you in the Recipe Tips & Notes section below. This famous Indonesian fried rice recipe is a perfect side dish or small meal, though you’ll often find Nasi Goreng served with a fried egg to make it more of a meal. It’s also popularly combined with chicken or seafood and served as a main dish. It’s definitely one of my new favorite recipes. I believe you will love it, too. Let’s talk about how to make Nasi Goreng, shall we? Cook the Eggs. Add the eggs and scramble them up. Cook them for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring, until the eggs cook mostly through. Stir fry the rice until the rice starts to caramelize, 2-3 minutes, scraping up the bottom of the pan as you go to avoid burning. Garnish. Garnish with cucumber and tomato and serve! Boom! Done! Nasi goreng is ready to serve! One of my favorite fried rice dishes. Indonesian fried rice is going to be your new favorite fried rice, I think. Looks great, doesn’t it? Very tasty. Are you serving your with or without the fried egg? If you can find Kecap Manis, use a mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce with 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar or palm sugar over low heat, stirring, until it becomes syrupy. Use as needed. Other potential ingredients to try include turmeric and coriander, chili flakes, lime juice, or tamarind. Fried shallots or onions are a nice crunchy topper. I’ve seen some versions of nasi goreng with green beans. Indonesian fried rice is also great as a side and served with dishes like Udang Balado (Indonesian Spicy Shrimp) or Beef Rendang.
Indonesian Cooking: Satays, Sambals and More: Homestyle Recipes with the True Taste of Indonesia, by Dina Yuen (affiliate link, my friends!) The Food of Indonesia: Delicious Recipes from Bali, Java and the Spice Islands, by Heinz von Holzen & Lother Arsana (affiliate link, my friends!)
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