My Version Of Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

Name: My Version Of Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups prepared jasmine rice (2 cups before it was cooked, so this should measure out to be more.); 2 onions (sweet or yellow); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 -3 stalks celery; 2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped (or half a package turkey bacon, chopped finely); 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup; 1/2 teaspoon shrimp paste (or half inch cube of solid shrimp (blachan); salt and pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup ketjap manis (or more, to taste); 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (chili paste, or to taste) (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Pour a little oil in a large skillet/wok.
2
Fry chicken/bacon in skillet on medium heat until cooked thoroughly.
3
Add all other ingredients except rice to the skillet. Add sambal if you want it hot.
4
Mix and simmer until shrimp paste dissolves into mixture and everything is heated through.
5
Add rice to mixture and mix it in .
6
Heat until rice is heated.
7
Add more ketchup to taste. There is usually enough ketchup when the rice is light brown from its color.
8
To make omelet garnish: Put olive oil in small pan. Whip up 2 or 3 eggs. Pour over olive oil on low-medium heat. Cook until middle sets, then turn the heat off and cover the pan to let the steam finish the edges. (This is a great way to make moist scrambled eggs by the way.) Cut into thin strips and serve over rice.

560

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups prepared jasmine rice (2 cups before it was cooked, so this should measure out to be more.), 2 onions (sweet or yellow), 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 -3 stalks celery, and more.

Yes, My Version Of Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!