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Nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice)

Arabic name ناسي غورينغ - الأرز المقلي الإندونيسي (Nasi Goreng)

Original name Nasi Goreng

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Ingredients (8)

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Method

  1. Pound the chilli, garlic, shallot and lightly toasted terasi paste in a mortar or food processor until you have a smooth paste.

  2. Heat the oil in a wok and fry the paste until it smells strongly fragrant and is fully cooked (an essential step to get rid of the raw garlic taste).

  3. Add the chicken or shrimp and stir-fry until cooked.

  4. Add the chilled rice and kecap manis and stir-fry vigorously over high heat until the rice is evenly coloured a glossy dark brown and heated through.

  5. Serve at once topped with a runny-yolk fried egg, with the shrimp crackers, cucumber and tomato on the side.