Nasi Goreng Recipe

Name: Nasi Goreng
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 1 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup celery, finely diced; 1/2 cup green onion, finely diced; 4 tablespoons grated carrots; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 cup mushroom, chopped; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons catsup; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons crushed coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 2 teaspoons sambal oelek; 1 cup basmati rice (Can be done a day ahead) or 1 cup jasmine rice, cooked and cooled (Can be done a day ahead); 2 eggs, beaten; 4 green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon
1 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
1/2 cup green onion, finely diced
4 tablespoons grated carrots
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup mushroom, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons catsup
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons crushed coriander seeds
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons sambal oelek
1 cup basmati rice (Can be done a day ahead) or 1 cup jasmine rice, cooked and cooled (Can be done a day ahead)
2 eggs, beaten
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces

1
Saute bacon, crumble and set aside.
2
To reserved bacon fat, add red onion, celery, green onions, carrot, garlic and mushrooms- saute until tender.
3
Add soy sauce, fish sauce, catsup, brown sugar, coriander seeds, white pepper, curry powder and sambal oelek- saute 1-2 minutes to let flavors develop.
4
Mix in cooled cooked rice- put pan aside and keep warm.
5
In another pan saute shrimp in 1 tbl oil, salt and pepper to taste, mix into rice.
6
In the same pan, add 1 tbl oil, add beaten eggs and cook to desired degree of doneness, Turn out egg like a crepe, cut into thin strips and reserve.
7
Heat rice mixture through, mixing until sufficiently hot, put rice on plates, sprinkle with bacon bits, green onion, cilantro and egg strips.

812

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Fat

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, 1 cup red onion, finely diced, 1/2 cup celery, finely diced, 1/2 cup green onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Nasi Goreng 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!

Nasi Goreng

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