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Nasi Goreng

This Nasi Goreng offers delightful flavors with savory chicken, fresh vegetables, and a comforting touch. A speedy meal ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for any night.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 300 g (2 cups) cooked jasmine or basmati rice, preferably chilled
  • 200 g (½ lb) chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red chili, sliced (optional, adjust to taste)
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 100 g (1 ⅓ cups) cabbage, shredded
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cucumber slices and fried shallots for garnish

Instructions

  • Gather all ingredients for easy preparation.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and stir-fry chicken for 4–5 minutes until cooked, then set aside.
  • In the same pan, sauté garlic, onion, and shrimp paste for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add chili, carrot, and cabbage; stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
  • Scramble beaten eggs in the pan, then mix with vegetables.
  • Combine chicken and chilled rice, adding kecap manis and soy sauce; heat through.
  • Serve garnished with cucumber slices and fried shallots.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture.
Adjust spice level based on personal preference.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Indonesian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 55
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 24
  • Cholesterol: 150