Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

Dive into the bold and vibrant flavors of Indonesia with this irresistible Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice) recipe. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this dish transforms simple jasmine rice into a fragrant masterpiece with the help of aromatic shallots, garlic, and a touch of spicy red chili. Tossed with succulent shrimp, crunchy green beans, and a tantalizing mix of soy sauce and kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), it's a symphony of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors. Topped with a perfectly runny fried egg and garnished with fresh green onions, cucumber slices, and tangy lime wedges, this savory fried rice is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, this authentic Indonesian recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or when you're craving something exotically comforting.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 units shallots, sliced
• 2 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1 unit red chili, sliced thinly
• 150 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 100 grams green beans, chopped
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 units fried eggs
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped
• 6 units cucumber slices
• 4 units tomato slices
• 2 units lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Start by ensuring your jasmine rice is cooked and chilled. This prevents it from becoming mushy when fried.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced shallots and cook until they begin to soften, approximately 2 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and sliced red chili, cooking for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the shrimp to the pan and stir-fry until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Toss the chopped green beans into the wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Push the ingredients to one side of the pan and add the cooked jasmine rice.

Step 8

Pour the soy sauce, kecap manis, salt, and black pepper over the rice, stirring well to combine all ingredients.

Step 9

Continue to stir-fry everything in the pan until the rice is heated through and evenly coated with the sauce, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 10

Serve the fried rice on a plate, topped with a fried egg, and garnish with chopped green onions.

Step 11

Arrange cucumber slices and tomato slices on the side, and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1474.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1779.4

Total Fat 44.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 660.9mg	0%
Sodium 3869.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 269.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 24.4g
Protein 80.9g	0%

Vitamin D 88IU	0%
Calcium 346.2mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 2096.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.2%

Protein: 17.9%

Carbs: 59.8%