Make Indonesian fried rice - Nasi Goreng

Add a touch of the exotic to your everyday meals. In this step by step video, we share the secrets of adding Indonesian flavours to fried rice.

 

How to make Nasi Goreng - Indonesian Fried Rice

Add a touch of the exotic to your everyday meals. In this step by step video, we share the secrets of adding Indonesian flavours to fried r...

Step 1

You will need 3 cups of cooked jasmine rice for this recipe.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add 1 finely chopped brown onion and 1 peeled, finely chopped carrot and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until just softened but not coloured.

Step 4

Add 200 grams of beef or pork mince and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up any lumps for about 3 to 4 minutes until the meat has browned.

Step 5

Add 1 cup of bean sprouts, 1 teaspoon hot chilli sauce, 2 tablespoons tomato sauce and 2 tablespoons kecap manis or sweet soy sauce, 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce and 3 cups cooked jasmine rice and cook for a further minute, stirring to ensure everything is well combined. Turn off heat and cover the wok partially with a lid while you cook the eggs.

Step 6

Heat 1 teaspoon of peanut oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Carefully break 2 eggs into the pan and fry until cooked to your liking. Set aside. Repeat the process with an additional 2 eggs.

Step 7

Stir half a cup thinly sliced green shallots and 2 tablespoons chopped coriander into the rice.

Step 8

Spoon into serving bowls. Top with an egg and extra coriander.

Step 9

Serve nasi goreng with extra chilli and soy sauce.