Best 5 Indonesian Fried Rice Nasi Goreng Recipes

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Indonesian fried rice, known as nasi goreng, is a beloved dish that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. This flavorful and versatile dish is a staple in Indonesian cuisine, often served as a main course or as part of a larger meal. Made with rice, vegetables, meat, and eggs, nasi goreng is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

This article presents a comprehensive guide to creating authentic Indonesian fried rice at home, complete with three delectable variations to suit your preferences. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, our detailed recipes will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring success in your kitchen.

The classic nasi goreng recipe showcases the harmonious blend of rice, vegetables like carrots, green beans, and cabbage, along with succulent chicken or shrimp. If you prefer a vegetarian option, the vegetable nasi goreng offers a colorful array of vegetables, including bell peppers, broccoli, and baby corn. And for seafood lovers, the seafood nasi goreng delights with a generous portion of shrimp, squid, and mussels, all cooked to perfection.

Each recipe provides precise measurements, step-by-step instructions, and cooking tips to ensure you achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures. From preparing the rice and stir-frying the ingredients to seasoning with traditional Indonesian spices, we cover every aspect of nasi goreng preparation.

With its vibrant colors, enticing aroma, and irresistible taste, Indonesian fried rice is a dish that will leave you craving for more. Join us on this culinary adventure as we explore the world of nasi goreng and discover the secrets to creating this iconic dish in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

NASI GORENG AYAM (INDONESIAN CHICKEN FRIED RICE)



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Nasi goreng, which translates to "fried rice," is one of Indonesia's best-known dishes, and it's prepared in numerous ways around the world. Like many other fried rice recipes, this version, from the chef Lara Lee's "Coconut & Sambal," blends crunchy vegetables with piquant rice, but the addition of ginger and white pepper offer spice and aroma, while kecap manis, a velvety sauce, adds a slightly sweet balance to the dish. Don't skimp on the fried egg or the fried shallots; both add essential crunch and texture. This is an ideal for a dinner for two.

Provided by Kayla Stewart

Categories     dinner, lunch, weeknight, grains and rice, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 7 ounces total), cut into bite-size cubes
1/4 teaspoon sea salt and a scant 1/8 teaspoon white pepper, plus more as needed
3 tablespoons coconut oil or sunflower oil
2 shallots, preferably Thai, or 1 small banana shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
1 (3-inch) piece fresh galangal (or ginger), peeled and woody stem removed, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup green beans, chopped
2 scallions, chopped into large chunks
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 1/2 ounces uncooked jasmine or basmati rice, cooked and cooled (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons store-bought or homemade kecap manis (see Note for recipe)
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 large eggs, or duck eggs
1 tablespoon store-bought or homemade crisp fried shallots
1/2 long red chile, such as cayenne, thinly sliced
Prawn crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, season the chicken pieces with the salt and white pepper.
  • In a large wok or skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat until it melts or shimmers. Fry the chicken, stirring frequently, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Add another 1 tablespoon oil to the pan, then add the shallot, galangal and garlic, and cook over medium-high until fragrant. Add the green beans, scallions and turmeric and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon and stirring until combined and warmed.
  • Return the chicken to the pan. Stir in the kecap manis, light soy sauce, fish sauce, a large pinch of white pepper, and extra salt if needed.
  • Meanwhile, fry the eggs: Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Once shimmering, crack the eggs directly into the oil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the whites are partially cooked. Tilt the pan and spoon the hot oil over the egg whites until they are fully cooked. Season with salt.
  • Divide the fried rice between two serving plates and top with the fried shallots, sliced chile and fried eggs; serve with crackers.

INDONESIAN FRIED RICE (NASI GORENG)



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When I lived in Holland several years ago, I often indulged in this spicy rice dish. This recipe, from an old newspaper cutting, is the most authentic I have found, and closely matches the wonderful taste sensation I experienced in Holland. More unusual ingredients, such as shrimp paste (also known variously as belacan, balachan, blachan and trassi) can be found in Asian speciality food stores. I must warn you that dried shrimp paste smells rather awful, but the taste in the finished dish is wonderfully aromatic, and essential to the authenticity of Indonesian cuisine. Nasi Goreng can be served as a main dish, as a component of a Dutch/Indonesian 'rijstafel' or as a side dish. It is commonly eaten by Indonesians for breakfast, which you can do also if there is any left from the previous day (doubtful!). Preparation time does not include cooking and cooling the rice.

Provided by Daydream

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2 inch strips
6 ounces raw shrimp, peeled
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon dried shrimp paste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chili bean sauce or 1 -2 teaspoon sambal oelek
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon ketjap manis or 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
3 tablespoons finely chopped spring onions
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Boil rice in plenty of salted water until cooked.
  • Rinse, drain and spread the rice to cool.
  • Do this at least two hours ahead, or preferably, leave overnight in the fridge.
  • Combine eggs with sesame oil and salt, and put aside (see below).
  • Heat wok or large frying pan over heat until hot.
  • Add oil, and wait until it is very hot and slightly smoking.
  • Add the onions, ginger, shrimp paste, garlic, and pepper, and stir-fry for 2 minutes, squashing the shrimp paste as you go.
  • Then add chicken and shrimp and stir-fry for a further 2 minutes.
  • Add rice and continue to stir-fry for 3 minutes.
  • Now add the chilli bean sauce or sambal oelek, oyster sauce and ketjap manis/dark soy sauce and continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Finally, add egg mixture and continue to stir-fry for another minute.
  • Alternatively make 2 thin omelettes from the egg mixture ahead of time and cut into strips.
  • These can then be used as garnish on the finished dish.
  • Turn onto large serving platter and garnish with the spring onion and fresh cilantro, and serve hot.

NASI GORENG (INDONESIAN FRIED RICE)



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Nasi goreng is basically fried rice for anyone living in a Southeast Asia island. There are so many different types that no one really knows them all (or maybe someone does, but that poor soul has way too much time on his hands). This is the most basic recipe that you can have that still makes something resembling nasi goreng. You can add other ingredients, such as peas, sweet red peppers, shallots, spinach, chicken, shrimp, beef, bean sprouts, or anything else you feel like adding, but you'll have to experiment on your own for those.

Provided by hchristie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 59m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
salt to taste
½ cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce, divided, or to taste
8 grape tomatoes, halved
6 slices cucumber

Steps:

  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in eggs. Cook, tilting the pan occasionally, until edges are nearly dry, about 3 minutes. Season with salt. Flip and continue cooking until eggs are set, about 2 minutes more. Flip eggs on to a cutting board; roll up like a crepe and slice into strips.
  • Place onion, garlic, and red pepper in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Saute until fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add egg strips, 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, and a pinch of salt. Saute until well combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Mix the rice and remaining soy sauce into the egg mixture. Saute until rice is well coated in sauce, about 3 minutes. Mix in tomatoes. Serve on a plate with cucumbers as garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.2 calories, Carbohydrate 84.5 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 612.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

INDONESIAN FRIED RICE (NASI GORENG)



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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.

Provided by frida

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 258.1 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 872.4 mg, Sugar 5 g

NASI GORENG ISTIMEWA (FRIED RICE INDONESIAN STYLE)



Nasi Goreng Istimewa (Fried Rice Indonesian Style) image

Provided by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons peanut oil
6 shallots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 red serrano chili, minced with seeds
1/2 cup fresh carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
6 extra large shrimps, shelled, deveined, washed, dried and cut into quarters
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
3 cups cooked extra-long-grain rice, or jasmine-white-scented rice
3/4 cup cooked beef (rare roast beef is preferred), cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat a wok over high heat for 30 seconds. Add three tablespoons of the peanut oil. When a wisp of white smoke appears, add the shallots and stir-fry for one minute. Add the chili and carrots, and cook for another minute. Add the shrimps and stir for 30 seconds. Add the salt, soy sauce and ketchup and stir all ingredients together thoroughly.
  • Add the cooked rice to the wok and combine well. If the heat is too high, lower it to medium. Keep stirring until all the ingredients are mixed and the rice is hot, about two to three minutes. Add the beef and stir together, cooking for two more minutes. Turn off the heat and transfer the rice mixture to a heated platter.
  • In a large frying pan, place the three remaining tablespoons of peanut oil and fry the four eggs, sunnyside up. When done, place them atop the rice, one egg per serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 887, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 134 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 446 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality rice. Day-old rice is ideal, as it will be less sticky and easier to separate the grains.
  • Cook the rice in coconut milk. This will give the rice a rich, creamy flavor.
  • Use a wok or large skillet. This will allow you to easily stir-fry the rice and prevent it from sticking.
  • Heat the wok or skillet over high heat. This will help to create a nice, crispy texture on the rice.
  • Add the ingredients in order. Start with the aromatics (garlic, shallots, and ginger), then add the vegetables, protein, and finally the rice.
  • Stir-fry the rice until it is heated through and slightly browned. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Season the rice to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices as desired.
  • Serve the rice immediately. Nasi goreng is best enjoyed fresh out of the wok.

Conclusion:

Nasi goreng is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables, and it can be easily customized to your own taste preferences. With a little practice, you can make nasi goreng that is just as good as your favorite Indonesian restaurant.

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