Indonesian Fried Rice
This Indonesian Fried Rice, or 'Nasi Goreng,' is a fragrant and flavorful dish from Southeast Asia. Cooked jasmine rice, and stir-fry with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, protein, and veggies for an authentic taste.
Servings: 4
Calories: 809kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups brown rice or white jasmine rice, cooked
- 3 shallots or 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 small chili peppers seeded and minced
- 3 tbsp peanut or coconut oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce tamari or fish sauce mixed with 1 tbsp organic brown sugar or molasses
- 1 tsp. ketchup or tomato sauce
- pinch himalayan or sea salt
- ½ cup green peas or snow peas
- 1-2 cups cabbage shredded; carrots, peppers, broccoli or any other veggies (I used leftover ginger garlic greens)- optional
- 1 bunch scallions diagonally sliced
Instructions
- Stir the rice with a fork to separate the grains. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a wok and fry the shallots and chilies until the shallots are tender (about 1 minute). Add the sweetened soy sauce or fish sauce and the ketchup.
- Add salt and the rice and stir-fry until heated through.
- Add the vegetables you are using and most of the scallions and cook for a minute or two more (or until vegetables are cooked through).
- Scoop rice out onto a serving platter and garnish with the remaining scallions and any of the other accompaniments mentioned above.
- If it’s not spicy enough for you, you can serve your fried rice with your favorite Asian chili sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 809kcal | Carbohydrates: 162g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 1050mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6058IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 5mg