
Nasi Goreng
Nasi Goreng, a fragrant and flavorful Indonesian fried rice, is a beloved dish that embodies the essence of Indonesia's rich culinary heritage. This colorful, vibrant meal is typically served as a hearty breakfast or a delightful dinner, featuring a medley of shrimp, chicken, and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory blend of sauces. Traditionally, Nasi Goreng is enhanced with a sprinkle of lime juice and a side of fresh cucumber, making it a refreshing and satisfying dish that's sure to please any palate.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil (3 tablespoons)
- Chicken breast (1 cup, diced)
- Shrimp (1 cup, peeled and deveined)
- Onion (1 medium, diced)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Carrot (1 medium, diced)
- Green beans (1 cup, chopped)
- Eggs (2, beaten)
- Cooked rice (4 cups, preferably day-old)
- Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Fish sauce (1 tablespoon)
- Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) (2 tablespoons)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Green onions (2, chopped (for garnish))
- Cucumber (1, sliced (for serving))
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- In the same wok, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and cook the shrimp until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok and sauté the minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant and golden, around 2-3 minutes.
- Add the diced carrot and chopped green beans to the wok and cook until slightly tender, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the wok and pour the beaten eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs until cooked through, about 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice to the wok and stir-fry everything together, breaking up any clumps of rice.
- Pour in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and sweet soy sauce, mixing well to evenly coat the rice and vegetables.
- Add the cooked chicken and shrimp back to the wok. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve hot with sliced cucumber and lime wedges on the side for a fresh finish.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Calories: 600 • Fat: 18g • Carbs: 80g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 1200mg • Sugar: 5g