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Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

Name: Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Indonesia
Ingredients: 400g Cooked rice; 100g Chicken; 2 Egg; 2 cloves Garlic; 1/4 Onion; 2 tbsp Sweet soy sauce; 1 tsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Chili sauce

Rice Dish

⏱ 20 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐

Fried rice with the sweet-savory fragrance of sweet soy sauce — Indonesia's national dish.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

"Nasi" means rice and "goreng" means to fry or deep-fry — this fried rice is beloved across Indonesia and Malaysia. Made everywhere from street stalls to home kitchens, there are no fixed rules for seasoning, and ingredients vary widely by household. Topped with a fried egg, "nasi goreng spesial" is especially popular.

🌆 Where it's eaten: A versatile dish for breakfast or dinner alike. Street stalls often serve it alongside crispy shrimp crackers (krupuk) and skewered grilled meat (satay).

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

Cooked rice 400g
Chicken 100g
Egg 2
Garlic 2 cloves
Onion 1/4
Sweet soy sauce 2 tbsp
Soy sauce 1 tsp
Chili sauce 1 tsp

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Mince the garlic and onion.
Heat oil in a pan and sauté the garlic and onion.
Add the chicken and stir-fry until cooked through.
Add the cold rice and stir-fry until fluffy.
Add the sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, and chili sauce, and toss to coat everything.
In a separate pan, fry an egg and place on top of the plated rice to finish.

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