Nasi Goreng is Indonesia’s beloved fried rice—deep, savory, and slightly smoky with a signature sweetness from kecap manis (sweet soy sauce). It’s typically made with leftover rice and quickly stir-fried with garlic, shallots, and chili.

Indonesian Nasi Goreng

Stephanie Sharpe

@steph

4 days ago

Nasi Goreng is Indonesia’s beloved fried rice—deep, savory, and slightly smoky with a signature sweetness from kecap manis (sweet soy sauce). It’s typically made with leftover rice and quickly stir-fried with garlic, shallots, and chili.

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Recipe

Ingredients

·3 cups cooked, cold rice

·2 tbsp oil

·3 cloves garlic, minced

·1 shallot, sliced

·1 tbsp chili paste (optional)

·2 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)

·1 tbsp soy sauce

·2 eggs

·½ cup cooked chicken or shrimp

Instructions

1.Heat oil in a pan; sauté garlic and shallot.

2.Add chili paste; cook 1 minute.

3.Add rice; break up and stir-fry.

4.Add sauces; toss until coated.

5.Stir in protein; heat through.

6.Fry eggs separately.

7.Serve rice topped with fried egg.

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