Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

Name: Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: For the Spice Paste:; 2 small shallots (2 ounces; 55g), roughly chopped; 3 medium cloves garlic; 1 large fresh green chili, such as Fresno or Holland, stemmed and seeded, or 1 teaspoon sambal oelek , such as Huy Fong; 1/2 teaspoon terasi (Indonesian shrimp paste), optional; For the Nasi Goreng:; 4 cups cold cooked jasmine rice (21 ounces; 600g) or other medium- to long-grain rice; 2 tablespoons (30ml) neutral oil, such as canola or sunflower oil; 2 tablespoons (30ml) kecap manis, plus more for drizzling; 2 teaspoons (10ml) soy sauce; Kosher salt; Ground white pepper; To Serve:; 2 fried eggs, cooked sunny-side up or over easy; Sliced cucumbers (optional); Sliced tomatoes (optional); Fried shallots (optional)

Prep 5m

Cook 15m

Total 20m

This Nasi Goreng recipe is a flavorful Indonesian fried rice dish made with a spice paste of shallots, garlic, green chili, and shrimp paste, mixed with cold jasmine rice, kecap manis, and soy sauce. Serve it with a fried egg, and add cucumbers, tomatoes, and fried shallots for extra flair.