Indonesian Fried Rice
Indonesian fried rice by Ken Hom. Also known as nasi goreng, this easy-to-make rice dish can be thrown together in a wok. Garnish with cucumber and serve.
Introduction
This is the famous Indonesian nasi goreng – a truly delectable one-meal rice dish that is made simply in a wok. Unlike the Chinese version of fried rice, it includes a combination of meat and prawns. Soy sauce and shrimp paste are also added, which is uniquely Indonesian. It is typical of the rich and flavourful food found in Indonesia.
Ingredients
| Enough dried long grain white rice to fill a measuring jug to 400ml (14fl oz) | |
| 2 | eggs, beaten |
| 2 tsp | sesame oil |
| 2 tbsp | ground nut oil |
| 2 tbsp | coarsely chopped garlic |
| 175g (6oz) | raw prawns, shelled and de-veined, then cut into 1cm (½in) pieces |
| 1 | small onion, finely chopped |
| 1 tbsp | shrimp paste |
| 225g (8oz) | minced pork or beef |
| 1 tbsp | light soy sauce |
| 2 tbsp | dark soy sauce |
| 1 | small cucumber, peeled and finely sliced |
| Salt and pepper |
Method
At least 2 hours in advance, or the night before, cook the rice according to the packet instructions. Spread it out on a baking sheet and allow it to cool thoroughly, then put it in the fridge until needed.
Combine the eggs with the sesame oil,½ teaspoon of salt and some pepper, then set aside.
Heat a wok or large frying pan over a high heat. Add the oil and, when it is very hot and slightly smoking, add the garlic, prawns, onion, shrimp paste, ½ teaspoon of salt and some pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add the minced pork or beef and stir-fry for 2 minutes.Nowadd the rice and continue to stir-fry for 3 minutes. Next, add the light soy sauce and dark soy sauce and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add the egg mixture and stir-fry for another minute. Turn onto a platter, garnish with the sliced cucumber and serve at once.
