Nasi Goreng Istimewa (Special Fried Rice)

1. 1

   Slice your onion lengthwise.

2. 2

   Heat the oil and fry the onion, garlic, chili and shrimp paste until the onion is soft.

3. 3

   Add the rice and salt to taste. Mixing thoroughly while constantly stirring until every grain of rice is coated; then add the soya sauce and mix again until the colour is even throughout.

4. 4

   The rice should take on a nice orange-red tint from the chili powder.

5. 5

   Cooked meat or prawns can be added with the soya sauce. Onion crisps (Goreng Bawang) is used as a garnish.

6. 6

   To make it 'istimewa' or special, a lightly fried egg, some cucumber slices and kerupuk (prawn or shrimp crackers) are served on top of the rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.