Vegetarian Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice) Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain rice; salt; 2 tablespoons tamarind paste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 8 shallots, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/2 inch fresh ginger, grated; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 small cabbage, thinly sliced; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and diced; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar; To Garnish; 3 tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 1/4 red peppers, cored,seeded,and diced; 1/2 cucumber, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; Omelette strips; 2 eggs; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

2 cups long-grain rice
salt
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 shallots, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 inch fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 small cabbage, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and diced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
To Garnish
3 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 red peppers, cored,seeded,and diced
1/2 cucumber, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
Omelette strips
2 eggs
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter

1
Cook the rice in boiling salted water for 12-15 minutes, until tender.
2
Drain, rinse, and drain again.
3
Stir in the tamarind paste and set aside.
4
Heat 1 tbls.
5
of the oil in a large skillet or wok, add the shallots, and cook for 3-5 minutes, until softened.
6
Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, pepper flakes, and turmeric and cook gently, stirring, for 1 minute.
7
Add the cabbage and cook for 3-5 minutes.
8
Add the tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
9
Remove from pan.
10
Heat the remaining oil in the pan, add the rice, and cook gently until lightly browned.
11
Return the vegetables to the pan.
12
Add the soy sauce and sugar and heat gently to warm through.
13
Serve hot, garnished with tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, celery, and omelet strips.
14
Note: To make omelet strips: Whisk 2 eggs with plenty of salt and pepper.
15
Melt 2 tbls butter in an omelet pan or small skillet.
16
Add the eggs to the pan and cook until set.
17
Leave to cool.
18
Roll up the omelet and slice across into fine strips.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups long-grain rice, salt, 2 tablespoons tamarind paste, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice) falls under the Breakfast 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.

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Vegetarian Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice)

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Variations & substitutions

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