Special Nasi Goreng: Indonesian Fried Rice
Flavor-packed fried rice caramelized with sweet soy sauce and served with a perfect sunny-side-up egg and crunchy prawn crackers.
25 min
Easy
Indonesia
2 servings
The story behind
I first had Nasi Goreng at a tiny warung on the beach in Bali. The smell of sweet soy and garlic hitting the wok instantly hooked me. What makes it special is 'Kecap Manis,' a thick, sweet soy sauce that gives the rice its gorgeous dark glaze. It's the perfect dish for a quick lunch or a lively dinner when you want something comforting and fast. I love serving it with prawn crackers (krupuk) and fresh cucumber slices to cool things down. For a drink? A cold Bintang beer or a refreshing iced lime tea is just right. It’s authentic street food you can easily make at home.
Instructions
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1Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat, quickly sautéing the garlic until fragrant.
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2Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps and stirring constantly so it gets nice and hot.
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3Pour in the Kecap Manis and tomato paste, stirring until every grain of rice is coated and caramelized.
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4Meanwhile, in a separate pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up, keeping the yolk tender.
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5Plate the fried rice, place the fried egg on top, and serve immediately with the fresh cucumber and tomato slices.
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