Nasi Goreng is the popular Indonesian fried rice which is traditionally served with a fried egg.
I love the unique dark brown, caramelised colour of the rice!
And for those who havent tried it, I hope you do!
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The literal translation of Nasi Goreng is fried rice in Indonesian and Malaysian and thats exactly what it is!
Its mainly rice with just a little bit of meat and just onion for the vegetables.
Typically its served with a sunny side up egg (love how the yolk runs into the rice!)
and a side of fresh cucumber and tomato (no dressing) to make a meal of it.
Shrimp Paste is optional!
As with almost every traditional dish, there are many versions of Nasi Goreng.
But itistastier and more authenticwithdried shrimp.
Its thicker and sweeter than normal soy sauce, with a consistency like syrup.
And if you cant find it at your supermarket, dont worry!
It is SO easy to make just reduce soy sauce and brown sugar.
Ive included directions in the recipe for you.
Cold, day old rice is not optional!
While shrimp paste is optional, the COLD cooked rice called for is not!
Its not just about cooling the rice, its also about making the surface of the rice dry out.
Super quick 20 minute recipe
The making part is very straightforward, no different to typicalfried ricerecipes.
Cook for a couple of minutes until the rice grains start to caramelise.
Trust me you will know when its ready, it smells amazing!
I do hope you try this.
Super tasty, its probably one of the most flavour packed Asian fried rice dishes!
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