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Nasi goreng recipe
Savor the bold flavors of this Indonesian fried rice!
Ingredients
- 600 g cooked rice
- 300 g chicken breast
- 100 g carrot
- 50 g green onion
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 4 eggs
- 3 tbsp oil
- 3 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
How to make Nasi goreng
- Before cooking, chop 300 g of chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, 1 carrot into dice, and slice 2 green onions.
- In a large pan, heat 30 ml of oil over medium heat until it shimmers slightly, indicating readiness.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves and the diced chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Stir in the diced carrot and sliced green onions. Sauté for another 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add 600 g of cooked rice to the pan along with 60 ml of soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Mix everything thoroughly and continue cooking until the rice is heated through and well incorporated.
- Push the rice to one side of the pan, crack 2 eggs into the empty space, and scramble them until fully cooked.
- Mix the scrambled eggs into the rice, ensuring even distribution before serving hot and garnished with additional sliced green onions.
What is Nasi goreng?
Nasi goreng is a traditional dish from Indonesia, cooked in a pan, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around cooked rice, chicken breast and carrot. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Nasi goreng take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 7 dishes built on cooked rice. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 5 minutes.
Any tips for making Nasi goreng?
Use day-old rice for the best texture.
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