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Nasi Goreng Recipe

Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

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  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast, finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce 

Stir-fry

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped or finely sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose soy sauce 
  • 4 cups (800 g) cooked rice
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 4 fried eggs, to serve
  • Crispy fried shallots, to serve (optional)
  • Sambal oelek, to serve (optional)
  • Sliced cucumber and tomato, to serve (or any vegetables of your choice)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken with the dark soy sauce. 
  2. Heat a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the olive oil, onion and garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. 
  3. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, for 3–4 minutes. 
  4. Add the brown sugar and all-purpose soy sauce. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds, until the sugar is dissolved. 
  5. Add the cooked rice and stir until well combined. Stir through the dark soy sauce.
  6. Serve topped with a fried egg, crispy fried shallots and sambal oelek (if using). Serve slices of cucumber and tomato on the side or any vegetables you choose. 

Notes

MAKE AHEAD

Refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before reheating.

LEFTOVERS

Refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before reheating.

  • Author: Nicole
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: fried rice
  • Method: pan
  • Cuisine: Indonesian