Indonesian Nasi Goreng
A fragrant fried rice dish flavored with kecap manis, shrimp paste, and topped with a sunny-side-up egg.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 3 cups Chilled cooked jasmine rice
- 150 grams Chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Kecap Manis (Sweet Soy Sauce)
- 0.5 teaspoon Shrimp paste (Terasi)(optional)
- 2 pieces Shallots, finely sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 piece Bird's eye chili, sliced(optional)
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 handful Cucumber and tomato slices(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat one tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the eggs sunny-side up, then remove and set aside.
- 2
Add the remaining oil to the wok. Sauté the shallots, garlic, and chili until fragrant and golden.
- 3
Add the diced chicken and cook until it changes color and is fully cooked through.
- 4
Add the shrimp paste (if using) and break it up with your spatula.
- 5
Turn the heat to high and add the cold rice. Break up any clumps.
- 6
Pour the kecap manis over the rice. Stir-fry constantly for 3-5 minutes until the rice is evenly coated and slightly caramelized.
- 7
Serve immediately topped with the fried egg and garnished with cucumber and tomato slices.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 65 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
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