Nasi Goreng is a popular Indonesian dish that translates to "fried rice" in English. It is a flavourful and aromatic fried rice dish typically made with leftover cooked rice stir-fried with a variety of ingredients. This version is vegetarian.
Servings 3people
Prep Time 30 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 50 minutesmins
Ingredients
3cupscooked/leftover Basmati rice
1onionlarge
1carrotlarge
3clovesgarlic
1pepper
1/2 - 1chili pepperfinely chopped
3-4slicespineapple(canned slices)
2-3tbspraisins
1tspgingergrated
2tspbrown sugar
2-3tbspsweet soya sauce
1tsptamarind sauce
1tspcurry powder
2tbspcoriander leaves
3-4tbspoil
To garnish
3-4tbspcucumberjulienned
1fried eggoptional
1spring onionoptional
Instructions
PIneapple bowl
For a visually appealing presentation, consider serving this delightful rice inside one half of a pineapple. Cut it in half lengthwise.
Cut the inside with a small knife, cut it at an angle, along the edges, and then remove small cubes one by one.
Scrape the insides with a spoon, and if it's too tough, you might need to cut a little more with the knife to make it easier to scrape off with the spoon.
Rice
If not using leftover rice;Rinse the rice and cook it in salted water; long-grain types like Basmati work best. Avoid using risotto rice as it becomes too creamy and sticky. Cook the rice according to the instructions on the package, as cooking times may vary depending on the rice type. Be mindful not to overcook it. Once cooked, rinse with cold water and refrigerate.
Add raisins and pineapple cut into small pieces and cook for about 5 minutes. When some of the liquid evaporates, add rice, a little bit of oil, and fry for 4-5 minutes while stirring.
Garnish with julienned cucumber and serve either hot or cold. The rice is wonderfully sweet and flavoursome
You can enhance the dish by garnishing it with a fried egg, thinly sliced or you can opt for a fresh touch of thinly chopped spring onions on top. Enjoy the added flavours and textures!
Notes
he total amount of calories in the dish is estimated to be approximately 1,625 calories. This dish serves 3 portions, making the approximate calorie content per portion:Calories per Portion: Approximately 542 calories.Please keep in mind that these calorie values are approximate and can vary based on the specific quantities and brands of ingredients used. Enjoy your meal!