Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

Name: Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked cold rice; 3 shallots, sliced; 3 garlic cloves; 1 red chili, sliced; 8 oz shrimp; 3 tbsp kecap manis; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp oil; 4 eggs; cucumber slices; shrimp crackers

Sweet-savory Indonesian fried rice with sweet soy sauce, shallots and shrimp, topped with a fried egg and crackers. Fast and deeply flavorful.

Prep15 min

Cook15 min

Total30 min

Serves4

What you'll need

12-inch cast-iron skilletFor searing and oven finishes

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8-inch chef's knifeFor all the chopping

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Silicone spatula setFor stirring and flipping

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Steps

Heat oil in a hot skillet. Stir-fry shallots, garlic and chili 1 minute. Add shrimp until pink.

Add rice and break up clumps; stir-fry 3 minutes.

Add kecap manis and soy and toss until the rice is glossy.

Fry the eggs and serve on top with cucumber and crackers.

TipUse day-old rice; fresh rice steams instead of frying.