Nasi Goreng

Name: Nasi Goreng
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 400g cooked jasmine rice (day-old preferred); 2 chicken breasts, diced; 2 eggs; 3 shallots, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp ketjap manis (sweet soy sauce); 1 tbsp sambal oelek; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 spring onions, sliced; Fried shallots for topping; Prawn crackers for serving

Nasi Goreng (NAH-see goh-RENG)

Dutch-Indonesian Fried Rice

⏱ Prep Time 25 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 448 kcal

Fragrant fried rice seasoned with ketjap manis and sambal, topped with a fried egg and crispy shallots — the beloved Dutch-Indonesian fusion staple.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 18.0g

Carbs 58.0g

Fat 16.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ soy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

wok or large skillet rice cooker or pot spatula

Presentation Guide

Vessel: large plate

Garnishes: fried egg, fried shallots, spring onions

Accompaniments: prawn crackers, sambal, atjar

Ingredients

400g cooked jasmine rice (day-old preferred)
2 chicken breasts, diced
2 eggs
3 shallots, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp ketjap manis (sweet soy sauce)
1 tbsp sambal oelek
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 spring onions, sliced
Fried shallots for topping
Prawn crackers for serving

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Fry shallots and garlic until fragrant.
2
Add diced chicken, stir-fry until cooked through.
3
Push ingredients aside, scramble 1 egg in the wok.
4
Add cold rice, ketjap manis, and sambal. Stir-fry vigorously 3-4 min until rice is heated through and coated.
5
Serve topped with a fried egg, fried shallots, sliced spring onions, and prawn crackers on the side.

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Did You Know?

Nasi goreng was voted the Netherlands' national dish in 2011 — beating out traditional Dutch foods, reflecting centuries of Indonesian cultural influence.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

wok or large skillet
rice cooker or pot
spatula

Garnishing

fried egg, fried shallots, spring onions

Accompaniments

prawn crackers, sambal, atjar

The Story Behind Nasi Goreng

Brought to the Netherlands through centuries of colonial ties with Indonesia, nasi goreng became so embedded in Dutch food culture that it was voted the national dish. It is found in every Dutch supermarket, snack bar, and home kitchen.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dinner 📜 Origins: Colonial era, 17th-20th century

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