Nasi Goreng: Indonesian Fried Rice

Method8 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: To make the omelette, whisk the egg (1) with a pinch of salt and then heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok. Cook the egg for around 5 minutes. Wait until it’s not too hot, then roll the egg and slice it.

   Cook omelette · 5 minUses 1 egg for omelette · A pinch of salt for omelette · 2 tbsp vegetable oil for omelette

2. 2

   Step 2: Blend the shallots (3), garlic (2 cloves) and salt (to taste) into a rough paste, adding the chillies (2) and dried shrimp paste (¼ tsp) if using.

   Uses 3 shallots, peeled, chopped · 2 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped · 2 big chillies (optional) · ¼ tsp dried shrimp paste (optional) · Salt to taste for spice paste

3. 3

   Step 3: Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat, then sautee the paste until fragrant, around 2 minutes.

   Fry rice spice paste · 2 minUses Remaining 3 tbsp vegetable oil for fried rice · fried-rice spice paste

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the rice.

   Uses fried spice paste · 1 cup cooked white rice, cooled and refrigerated overnight

5. 5

   Step 5: Add the sweet soy sauce (2 tbsp).

   Uses rice mixed with fried paste · 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce

6. 6

   Step 6: Mix all the ingredients thoroughly, and separate the clumpy bits of rice until all the grains are completely separated.

   Uses soy-seasoned rice mixture

7. 7

   Step 7: Continue frying until the moisture evaporates, the rice grains are caramelised and shiny, and the rice is steaming hot throughout, around 10 minutes.

   Finish fried rice · 10 minUses mixed separated rice grains

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   Step 8: Transfer the rice to a plate. Garnish it with tomato, cucumber, and the sliced omelette.

   Uses finished hot fried rice · sliced cooked omelette · Tomato as needed for serving garnish · Cucumber as needed for serving garnish