Nasi Goreng
Indonesian fried rice; traditionally served with a crispy fried egg, tomatoes, and cucumber slices. An easy meal to quickly get on your table if you have any leftover rice.
Recipe by: @andyhearnden
Ingredients:
300g (10.5 oz) diced chicken thighs

300g (10.5 oz) diced chicken thighs

4 cups cooked, cold rice

1 tomato, sliced

1/2 cucumber, sliced

1 shallot, sliced

2 red chillies, diced

1 egg

2 cloves garlic, finely diced

1.5 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp sambal (plus extra to serve)

1/2 tsp shrimp paste

1/4 tsp MSG

3 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)

Directions:

Step 1: Prep chicken

  1. Debone chicken thighs.
  2. Slice chicken thighs into thin strips.

Step 2: Prep

  1. Slice 1 shallot, set aside.
  2. Dice 2 cloves of garlic and 2 red chilis, set aside.
  3. Prep 1 tbsp sambal and 1/2 tsp shrimp paste.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together 3 tbsp kecap manis and 1.5 tbsp soy sauce, set aside.
  5. Cut tomatoes into wedges and slice cucumber.

Step 3: Stir fry

  1. Pre heat wok and add 4 tbsp oil.
  2. Add diced shallots, cook for about 3 minutes or until translucent.
  3. Add diced garlic and diced chili, stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add sliced chicken, stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is just cooked.
  5. Add 1/2 tsp shrimp paste and 1 tbsp sambal. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Add another 3-4 tbsps of oil then add 4 cups of rice. Stir and mix well, make sure to break down clumps of rice.
  7. Add the soy sauce mixture around the outside of the wok. Stir to combine and cook everything together for another 2-3 minutes.
  8. Add MSG. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
  9. Serve with tomatoes, cucumber, fried egg, and enjoy!