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Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice with Chicken)

Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice with Chicken)

A smoky, sweet, and savory Indonesian fried rice with chicken, kecap manis, and a fried egg.

Servings
2-3 people
Prep Time
10
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Cook Time
10
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Ingredients
12
Total Time
20
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Pantry bits

  • Soy sauce – adds depth and umami to the rice
  • Kecap manis – provides a rich, sweet, and slightly smoky flavor
  • Vegetable oil – used for stir-frying ingredients

    • Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
  • 200g chicken breast or thigh, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 red chili, finely sliced (adjust for spice level)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp kecap manis
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 spring onion, chopped (for garnish)
  • Fried shallots (optional, for garnish)
  • Fried egg (optional, for serving)

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    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, shallots, and chili, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    2. Add the diced chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked.
    3. Push the chicken to the side of the pan and crack in the eggs. Scramble lightly, then mix them into the chicken.
    4. Add the cooked rice and toss everything together.
    5. Drizzle in soy sauce and kecap manis, stirring well to coat the rice evenly. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and slightly caramelized.
    6. Serve hot, topped with a crispy fried egg and garnished with spring onions and fried shallots if desired.

    Nasi Goreng is Indonesia’s famous fried rice, packed with bold umami flavors and a hint of sweetness from kecap manis. This smoky, slightly caramelized rice dish is often topped with a fried egg and served with crunchy vegetables for contrast.

    This version features tender chicken pieces, stir-fried with fragrant garlic, shallots, and chili, then tossed with a savory-sweet sauce. Quick, delicious, and deeply satisfying, Nasi Goreng is the perfect way to use up leftover rice for an easy weeknight meal.

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