Nasi goreng is Indonesia's iconic national dish, loved for its bold, smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. Unlike ordinary fried rice, authentic Nasi Goreng is made with kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce), aromatic garlic, shallots, shrimp paste, and chili, creating its signature rich caramelized flavor and deep golden-brown color. Every bite is packed with fragrant spices, fluffy rice, tender vegetables, and your choice of chicken, shrimp, beef, or eggs.
Traditionally prepared using leftover cold rice, Nasi Goreng develops its distinctive texture by stir-frying over high heat in a wok, giving the rice a slightly smoky aroma known as wok hei. Garlic, shallots, chilies, and shrimp paste form the flavorful base, while kecap manis provides a perfect balance of sweetness and umami. Vegetables such as carrots, peas, and green onions add freshness and color, making the dish both nutritious and satisfying.
Nasi Goreng is commonly served with a fried egg on top and accompanied by cucumber slices, tomato wedges, crispy fried shallots, prawn crackers (kerupuk), and lime wedges. It's a popular breakfast, lunch, dinner, and street food throughout Indonesia, appreciated for its comforting taste and versatility.
Whether you're recreating authentic Indonesian cuisine or looking for an easy one-pan meal, Indonesian Nasi Goreng delivers vibrant flavors and restaurant-quality results in under 30 minutes.
Main Ingredients : 4 cups cooked cold jasmine rice (day-old) ,, 2 tbsp vegetable oil ,, 2 chicken thighs, diced (or shrimp or beef)
Main Ingredients : 2 eggs ,, 3 shallots, finely sliced ,, 4 garlic cloves, minced
Main Ingredients : 2 red chilies, finely chopped ,, 1 carrot, diced ,, ½ cup green peas ,, 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce : ½ tsp white pepper ,, Salt to taste
Sauce : 3 tbsp kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce) ,, 1 tbsp soy sauce ,, 1 tsp shrimp paste (terasi), toasted ,, 1 tsp sesame oil
Garnish : Fried shallots ,, Fried egg ,, Cucumber slices ,, Tomato wedges
Garnish : Lime wedges ,, Prawn crackers (kerupuk)
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