Nasi Goreng (Indonesian-Style Fried Rice)

A spicy Indonesian rice dish featuring chicken, prawns, and a homemade spice paste topped with crispy fried eggs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 928.2 kcals 1856.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 46.9 grams 93.8 grams
Fat 56.2 grams 112.4 grams
Protein 59.1 grams 118.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
1
ml
Light Soy Sauce
splash, to taste
1
ml
Ketjap Manis
splash, to taste
Dairy
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
cut into wedges
GrainsCereals
275
g
Long-Grain Rice
cooked and cold
Meat
2
piece
Chicken Breasts
skin removed, cut into thin strips
NutsSeeds
2
piece
Garlic
cloves, peeled
1
pinch
0.25
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
0.5
tsp
Turmeric
ground
25
g
Peanuts
unsalted
1
tsp
1
tbsp
Coriander
roughly chopped
50
g
Peanuts
for garnish
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetable Oil
for spice paste
30
ml
Vegetable Oil
for stir-fry, plus extra for eggs
1
ml
Chilli Oil
Asian-style, to serve
Seafood
200
g
Prawns
heads and shells removed and de-veined
Vegetables
2
piece
Shallots
peeled
3
piece
Birds'-Eye Chillies
seeds removed
110
g
Green Beans
trimmed and sliced into 1cm pieces
4
piece
0.5
piece
Cucumber
peeled, seeds removed, finely diced
1
handful
Shallots
crispy fried

Steps

  • Blend spice paste ingredients in a food processor with enough oil to form a loose paste.
  • Heat oil in a wok over high heat and fry chicken strips for one minute.
  • Add spice paste and prawns to the wok and cook for 5 minutes while stirring well.
  • Stir in the beans and spring onions and fry for another minute.
  • Add 275g of cooked rice, season with soy sauce and ketjap manis, and stir until combined.
  • Fry the eggs in a separate pan until the edges are crispy.
  • Divide rice into bowls, top each with two eggs, and add the garnish and chilli oil.