Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

A white plate with fried rice, peas, carrots, three cucumber slices, and a sunny-side-up egg on top, garnished with chopped chives and black pepper.

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Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

This Indonesian fried rice gets its signature sweet, savory flavor from kecap manis, a thick sweet soy sauce, along with turmeric and coriander for warmth and color. Cold, day-old rice fries up separate and chewy, soaking up all that flavor without turning mushy. Topped with a fried egg and fresh vegetables, it makes a filling meal any time of day.

Course Main Dish Recipes

Cuisine Asian, Indonesian Inspired

Keyword fried rice

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings people

Calories 418kcal

Author Robin @ All Ways Delicious

Ingredients

For the Fried Rice

4 cups cold cooked rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion diced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons kecap manis sweet soy sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup diced vegetables such as carrot and peas Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Toppings (Optional)

2 to 4 fried eggs
Sliced cucumber
Tomato wedges
Chopped green onions

Instructions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant and starting to soften.
Stir in the turmeric and coriander and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the cold rice and vegetables to the pan. Break up any clumps with a spatula and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until the rice is heated through.
Pour in the kecap manis and soy sauce, stirring to coat the rice evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the nasi goreng hot, topped with fried eggs, sliced cucumber, tomato wedges, and chopped green onions, if using.

Notes

If you can't find kecap manis, substitute a tablespoon of soy sauce mixed with a tablespoon of dark brown sugar. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or soy sauce to loosen the rice.

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