Nasi Goreng is the popular Indonesian fried rice which is traditionally served with a fried egg. The dark brown colour from the sauce distinguishes it from other popular Asian fried rice dishes. It’s simple to make and you won’t need to hunt down any unusual ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
chicken
1 tbsp oil
5oz/150g chicken breast, halved horizontally (to make 2 thin steaks)
½ tbsp kecap manis (ketjap manis) / sweet soy sauce (Note 1)
rice
1 tbsp oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp red chilli, finely sliced or chopped OR sambal oelak paste (adjust amount to taste)
½ onion, diced 3½ cups cooked long grain rice, cooled
3 tbsp kecap manis / sweet soy sauce
4 eggs
1 sliced scallion/shallot stem
Fried shallots, store bought
Cherry tomatoes, halved, slices of cucumber and lime wedges
Lime wedges
INSTRUCTIONS
1.Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Drizzle kecap manis over both sides of the chicken
then cook until browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove from skillet, allow to cool slightly
then dice.
2.Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok (or skillet) over high heat. Add garlic and chilli and cook until fragrant, then
add onion. Cook onion until translucent.
3.Add rice and kecap manis. Cook, breaking up the rice, until the rice is heated through and the kecap
manis has been evenly dispersed and stains the rice brown. Add chicken and stir.
4.Transfer rice to a serving platter. Sprinkle with scallions / shallots and fried shallots if using.
5.Cook eggs, sunny side up, to your liking (I like them runny!)
6.Serve the rice with a fried egg on top with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and lime wedges on the
side.
