Nasi Goreng

Yellow Chili's

Nasi Goreng is a savory, spicy Indonesian fried rice made with cooked rice, chicken, aromatics, sweet soy sauce, and shrimp paste. It is often served with a fried egg, onions, and fresh vegetables

Nasi Goreng

YIELD

5 Serving

TYPE

Main Course

TIME

30 minutes

LEVEL

Beginner

Arrow

To prepare this spicy Indonesian dish, Nasi Goreng, begin by marinating the chicken breast pieces in sweet soy sauce (also known as Kecap Manis)

Marinate Chicken

1

Arrow

Next, heat a wok over high heat and add shallots, Thai chilies, and garlic. Sauté until aromatic, then add the shrimp paste and stir well

2

Prep Nasi Goreng

Add the marinated chicken and spread it evenly in the wok. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes undisturbed. Then, stir the chicken for another 3-5 minutes until it is cooked through

3

Arrow

Prep Nasi Goreng

Add the cold cooked rice, sweet soy sauce, and salt, and stir well. Fry the rice for 2-3 minutes

4

Prep Nasi Goreng

Finally, garnish with spring and fried onions and remove from the heat

5

Arrow

Prep Nasi Goreng

To serve, plate the Nasi Goreng with a fried egg with a runny yolk, fried onions, cucumber, tomato, and a side of chili sauce. 

Serving

6

Arrow