Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

Ingredients

• oil1 tbsp
• / 150g chicken breast (thinly sliced (or other protein))5 oz
• kecap manis ((sweet soy sauceNote 1))1 tbsp
• oil1.5 tbsp
• garlic cloves (finely chopped)2
• red chilli (finely chopped (Note 2))1 tsp
• onion (small, diced)1
• cooked white rice (day old, cold (Note 3))3 cups
• kecap manis ((sweet soy sauceNote 1))2 tbsp
• shrimp paste (optional (Note 4))2 tsp
• eggs (fried to taste)4
• green onion (sliced)1
• Tomatos and cucumbers(cut into wedges/chunks)
• Fried shallots (store bought (optional) (Note 3))
• Lime wedges

Method

1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
2. Add chilli and garlic, stir for 10 seconds.
3. Add onion, cook for 1 minute.
4. Add chicken, cook until it mostly turns white, then add 1 tbsp kecap manis and cook for a further 1 minute or until chicken is mostly cooked through and a bit caramelised.
5. Add rice, 2 tbsp kecap manis and shrimp paste, if using. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until sauce reduces down and rice grains start to caramelise (key for flavour!).
6. Serve, garnished with garnishes of choice (green onions, red chilli, fried shallots).
7. Serve as a side for Asian main dishes or as part of a large spread, Asian or not! :) See in post for suggestions.
8. Make it a meal - traditional Indonesian style!: Serve with a fried egg sunny side up (runny yolk!), tomato wedges and slices of cucumber on the side.