Nasi goreng, the indonesian rice dish

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp sesame oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 shallot
• 1 carrot
• 1 leek white
• 1 mild red pepper
• 100 g chicken
• 15 peeled prawns
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 200 g cooked rice
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 Tbsp fried onions

Materials

• 1 sauté pan or wok

Preparation

• Start by washing and finely dicing the leek, carrot, sweet pepper, shallot and garlic. Cut the chicken fillet into small pieces. Beat the eggs.
• Heat a little oil in a pan then add the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs and set aside.
  
• Pour more oil into the pan then sauté the garlic and shallot for 5 to 10 minutes over low/medium heat.
• Add the leek, carrot, sweet pepper and cook the vegetables, stirring occasionally.
  
• Add the chicken and prawns and sauté them with the vegetables until cooked.
• Add the tomato paste, Cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and soy sauce. Mix well.
  
• Add the scrambled eggs and rice and mix everything together. It's ready!
• Serve and sprinkle with fried onions or chopped coriander. If you're feeling hungry, you can also add a fried egg on top.
  

Observations

Can this recipe be made with leftover rice?
Yes, you can. In fact, it is recommended to use rice cooked at least the day before so that it is a little drier before mixing it with the other ingredients. If you cook the rice just before making the dish, it may become sticky.

Which vegetables should you use?
You can use leeks and carrots like we do, or use seasonal vegetables. You can also add peas.

Can you freeze nasi goreng?
Yes, absolutely. Be sure to use fresh ingredients that have not previously been frozen when making the recipe, then freeze it afterwards.

How long does nasi goreng keep?
You can keep nasi goreng in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container.

Where does nasi goreng come from?
Nasi goreng is mainly eaten in Indonesia, but also in Malaysia and Singapore. Recipes vary, but the principle remains the same: they always include fried rice and a vegetable and protein topping.

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