Nasi Goreng recipe

Nasi Goreng, which translates to "fried rice" in Indonesian and Malay, is a flavorful and spicy fried rice dish that's a staple in Indonesian cuisine. Here’s a basic recipe for making Nasi Goreng:

Ingredients

For the Rice:

1. Cooked rice - 3 cups (preferably cold, day-old rice works best)
2. Chicken - 200g, diced (optional)
3. Shrimp - 100g, peeled and deveined (optional)
4. Eggs - 2, beaten
5. Carrot - 1, finely diced
6. Green beans - 1/2 cup, chopped
7. Green onions - 2, sliced
8. Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
9. Shallots - 2, finely chopped
10. Kecap Manis (sweet soy sauce) - 2 tbsp
11. Soy sauce - 1 tbsp
12. Sambal oelek or chili paste - 1 tsp (adjust to taste)
13. Oil - for frying

Garnish (Optional):

1. Fried onions
2. Cucumber slices
3. Tomato slices
4. Lime wedges
5. Prawn crackers

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients:

   • If you’re using chicken and shrimp, season them lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Cook Eggs:

   • Heat a small amount of oil in a wok or large frying pan. Pour in the beaten eggs and make a thin omelette. Once cooked, remove, slice into strips, and set aside.

3. Stir-Fry the Protein:

   • In the same wok, add a bit more oil if needed, and stir-fry the chicken and shrimp until just cooked. Remove and set aside.

4. Sauté Vegetables and Aromatics:

   • Add a little more oil to the wok. Sauté garlic, shallots, carrot, and green beans until they start to soften.

5. Add Rice and Sauces:

   • Add the cooked rice to the wok with the vegetables. Break up any clumps of rice and stir well to combine.
   • Add kecap manis, soy sauce, and sambal oelek. Stir-fry the mixture, ensuring the rice is evenly coated with the sauces and ingredients are well mixed.

6. Combine Everything:

   • Add the cooked chicken, shrimp, and sliced omelette to the rice. Mix well.

7. Serve:

   • Serve the Nasi Goreng hot, garnished with fried onions, cucumber slices, tomato slices, lime wedges, and prawn crackers on the side.

Enjoy your Nasi Goreng! This dish is highly adaptable, so feel free to add or omit ingredients based on your preference or dietary restrictions. Vegetables like bell peppers, peas, or corn can also be added for extra flavor and nutrition.