Nasi Goreng Recipe

Name: Nasi Goreng
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pint basmati rice; 1 1/2 pints boiling water; salt; 3 onions, chopped small; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 chicken stock cube; 4 dried chilies, chopped (roughly one per person); 3 -4 chicken breasts, diced; 1/2 tablespoon coriander seed; prawns or shrimp (according to how much you like them); olive oil or other flavoured oil; 2 eggs, omelette (optional); sliced cucumber (optional); tomatoes (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 pint basmati rice
1 1/2 pints boiling water
salt
3 onions, chopped small
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 chicken stock cube
4 dried chilies, chopped (roughly one per person)
3 -4 chicken breasts, diced
1/2 tablespoon coriander seed
prawns or shrimp (according to how much you like them)
olive oil or other flavoured oil
2 eggs, omelette (optional)
sliced cucumber (optional)
tomatoes (optional)

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil, or mixed butter and oil in a saucepan, add the rice and stir until all grains are coated and transparent.
2
Crumble the stock cube into the water, stir to dissolve it and add to the rice.
3
Bring to a vigorous boil.
4
Stir, cover with a lid; turn off the heat and leave to stand for 12 minutes, then drain, loosen with a fork and leave to cool.
5
Fry the onion, garlic and chillies until onions are softened and transparent, put aside.
6
Using a wok (ideally), heat a generous quantity of oil until it's just beginning to smoke, swirl around the wok so the sides are coated.
7
Add coriander, meat and salt, fry for about five minutes turning regularly.
8
Add the onion mixture and mix well together over the heat until all are cooked.
9
Reduce the heat, add the rice and fry, turning continually for about five minutes, then add the prawns and allow to heat through.
10
Make an omelette and break it into the mixture before serving.
11
Serve with a side dish of tomatoes and cucumber.
12
Soy sauce adds to the flavour when served.

628

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pint basmati rice, 1 1/2 pints boiling water, salt, 3 onions, chopped small, and more.

Yes, Nasi Goreng falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Nasi Goreng

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