Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

• servings: Servings 4
• active time: 10 min
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

CHICKEN

1 tbsp oil

5 oz / 150g chicken breast , thinly sliced (or other protein)

1 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce, Note 1)

RICE

1.5 tbsp oil

2 garlic cloves , finely chopped

1 tsp red chilli , finely chopped (Note 2)

1 onion , small, diced

3 cups cooked white rice , day old, cold (Note 3)

2 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce, Note 1)

2 tsp shrimp paste , optional (Note 4)

GARNISHES / SIDE SERVINGS (OPTIONAL)

4 eggs , fried to taste

1 green onion , sliced

Tomatos and cucumbers, cut into wedges/chunks

Fried shallots , store bought (optional) (Note 3)

Lime wedges

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.

Add chilli and garlic, stir for 10 seconds.

Add onion, cook for 1 minute.

Add chicken, cook until it mostly turns white, then add 1 tbsp kecap manis and cook for a further 1 minute or until chicken is mostly cooked through and a bit caramelised.

Add rice, 2 tbsp kecap manis and shrimp paste, if using. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until sauce reduces down and rice grains start to caramelise (key for flavour!).

Serve, garnished with garnishes of choice (green onions, red chilli, fried shallots).

Serve as a side for Asian main dishes or as part of a large spread, Asian or not! See in post for suggestions.

Make it a meal - traditional Indonesian style!: Serve with a fried egg sunny side up (runny yolk!), tomato wedges and slices of cucumber on the side.