Nasi goreng – Indonesian fried rice

Indonesia's iconic fried rice, distinguished by sweet kecap manis soy sauce and shrimp paste. Topped with a fried egg and crispy shallots.

Ingredients

• 400 g cold cooked rice
• 200 g prawns or chicken
• 3 eggs
• 3 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp shrimp paste (terasi)
• 3 shallots, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 red chillies
• 2 spring onions
• Crispy fried shallots for serving
• Prawn crackers

Method

1. 1
   Blend shallots, garlic, chillies and shrimp paste to a rough sambal.
2. 2
   Fry the sambal in oil until fragrant.
3. 3
   Add prawns or chicken and cook through.
4. 4
   Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps. Toss over high heat.
5. 5
   Add kecap manis and soy sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
6. 6
   Fry eggs separately. Serve nasi goreng topped with a fried egg and crispy shallots.