Nasi Goreng - Indonesian Fried Rice

Nasi Goreng means fried rice in Indonesia. This dish is very famous in Malaysia, Singapore and Southern Thailand too.

Traditionally, the dish is made with Chicken and Shrimp in it and topped with fried egg.

Use warm or cold rice for best result.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes 

Cook Time: 15 minutes 

Serves : 4

Ingredients:

Long grain rice : 1 1/2 cups

Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons

Onion : 2 medium chopped finely 

Garlic: 3 cloves chopped 

Ginger: 1" piece chopped finely 

Corn kernels: 1 cup 

Grated coconut: 1/4 cup 

Red chili paste (Sambal oelek) : 4 teaspoons 

Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon 

Brown sugar: 1 teaspoon 

Salt to taste 

Cashews : 3 tablespoons fried to garnish 

Green onions/ Scallions: 3 chopped 

Tomato: 1 sliced 

Fried eggs:

Eggs : 4

Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon per egg

Salt to taste 

Method:

Cook rice with a teaspoon of oil and 2 1/2 cups of water. Let it cool off.

Heat oil in a wok and add ginger garlic and onions. Sauté till they turn translucent. Add sugar, salt, corn and mix well fry for 2 minutes. Add coconut and fry for 30 seconds. Add red chili paste, fry for 1 minute. 

Add rice and soy sauce, mix well and fry for 2-3 minutes. Add the fried cashews and scallions.

Fry each egg separatly with salt and pepper.

Serve the Nasi Goreng topped with fried egg and sliced tomatoes.