VEGETARIAN NASI GORENG (FRIED RICE)

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This is one of the best-known Indonesian dishes and one of the easiest to make. The garnishes give contrasting flavors and textures to the dish. Try it!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups long-grain rice
salt
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 shallots, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 inch fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 small cabbage, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and diced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
3 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 red peppers, cored,seeded,and diced
1/2 cucumber, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 eggs
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Cook the rice in boiling salted water for 12-15 minutes, until tender.
  • Drain, rinse, and drain again.
  • Stir in the tamarind paste and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tbls.
  • of the oil in a large skillet or wok, add the shallots, and cook for 3-5 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, pepper flakes, and turmeric and cook gently, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add the cabbage and cook for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Heat the remaining oil in the pan, add the rice, and cook gently until lightly browned.
  • Return the vegetables to the pan.
  • Add the soy sauce and sugar and heat gently to warm through.
  • Serve hot, garnished with tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, celery, and omelet strips.
  • Note: To make omelet strips: Whisk 2 eggs with plenty of salt and pepper.
  • Melt 2 tbls butter in an omelet pan or small skillet.
  • Add the eggs to the pan and cook until set.
  • Leave to cool.
  • Roll up the omelet and slice across into fine strips.

David Terway
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this recipe! The nasi goreng was flavorful and satisfying.


Alison Stinger
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I had to make a few substitutions, but it still turned out great!


Ashlyn Bulsara
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This recipe was really good! The nasi goreng was delicious and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it.


Rodrick Taimasa
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I loved this recipe! The nasi goreng was so flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Mdselim Khan
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra spices to make it more flavorful.


Jordyn Phillips
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit! The nasi goreng is so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can customize it with my favorite vegetables.


Kobir Bokul
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The flavors were incredible, and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Dilshan Rathnayake
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This was a great recipe! The nasi goreng was delicious and easy to make. I especially liked the addition of the kecap manis.


Lydia Tabitha
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This recipe is a keeper! The nasi goreng was so flavorful and easy to make. I loved the combination of vegetables and spices. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Absar Khan
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This was my first time making nasi goreng, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and the results were delicious. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahla Fatima
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This vegetarian nasi goreng recipe was a hit! The flavors were incredible, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I added some extra vegetables, like broccoli and carrots, to make it even more colorful and nutritious.