Indonesian Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng)

Nasi Goreng, Indonesian fried rice. This dish can be enjoyed by itself or as the basis of a larger meal, for example with a rijsttafel. It is very easy to make and won't take more than 20 minutes to prepare.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 415 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 green chile peppers, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 leek, chopped
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• cooking spray
• ½ pound peeled and deveined prawns
• ½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
• 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (Indonesian kecap manis)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Spread onto a baking sheet, and refrigerate 2 hours until cold.

Step 2

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Pour eggs into hot skillet. Cook until the eggs begin to set, lifting up the edges of the set eggs to allow the uncooked egg to contact the hot pan, about 1 minute. Flip omelet in one piece and cook until fully set, about 30 seconds. Slice omelet into 1/2 inch strips.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Stir in the onion, leek, garlic, and chile peppers. Cook, stirring, until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken, prawns, coriander, and cumin, mixing well. Cook and stir for approximately 5 minutes.

Step 4

Mix in the cold rice, sweet soy sauce, and omelet strips; cook until shrimp are bright pink and chicken is no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes.