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Flavorful Indonesian Nasi Goreng Fried Rice Easy Homemade Recipe with Sweet Soy Sauce

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A quick and easy Indonesian fried rice recipe featuring day-old jasmine rice, sweet soy sauce, and a balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (about 800g), preferably day-old and chilled
  • 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (canola or sunflower)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon red chili or sambal oelek, or to taste
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup cooked chicken or shrimp, diced or chopped (optional)
  • 3 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, finely diced
  • ½ cup frozen peas (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: dice carrots, slice shallots and green onions, mince garlic, and chop protein if using. Beat the eggs in a bowl. Ensure rice is cold and clump-free.
  2. Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  3. Add minced garlic and sliced shallots; stir constantly until fragrant and slightly golden, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add diced carrots and peas; cook until softened but still slightly crunchy, about 3 minutes.
  5. Push vegetables to one side of the pan. Pour in beaten eggs on the empty side and scramble gently until just cooked but still moist, about 2 minutes. Mix everything together.
  6. Add cooked chicken or shrimp if using, stirring to warm through. Then add cold rice, breaking up any clumps and stirring to coat grains with oil, about 3 minutes.
  7. Pour in sweet soy sauce and sambal oelek; stir thoroughly so every grain is coated with the rich, sweet, slightly spicy sauce. Taste and adjust salt or chili as needed, about 3 minutes.
  8. Stir in sliced green onions and freshly cracked black pepper. Remove from heat immediately to keep onions bright and fresh.

Notes

Use day-old chilled rice for best texture to avoid mushiness. Control heat to prevent burning the sweet soy sauce. Stir gently to avoid breaking rice grains. Adjust seasoning gradually. For gluten-free, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce. Substitute protein with tofu or extra vegetables for vegetarian version.

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Keywords: nasi goreng, Indonesian fried rice, sweet soy sauce, kecap manis, easy fried rice, quick dinner, Asian cuisine, stir-fry rice

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