Nasi Goreng Kampung

Name: Nasi Goreng Kampung
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients: 3 cups day-old cooked rice; 100g dried anchovies (ikan bilis), fried crispy; 2 eggs; 1 cup kangkung (water spinach), cut into 3cm lengths; 3 tbsp sambal belacan; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 shallots, sliced; 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; Cucumber slices; Fried egg; Keropok (crackers)

Nasi Goreng Kampung (NAH-see go-RENG kam-POONG)

Village-Style Fried Rice

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 474 kcal

Wok-fried rice tossed with anchovies, belacan, kangkung (water spinach), and a fiery sambal — humble village flavors elevated to national obsession, smoky from searing wok heat.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 16.0g

Carbs 62.0g

Fat 18.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish ⚠ soy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

wok spatula

Presentation Guide

Vessel: flat plate

Garnishes: fried egg, crispy anchovies, cucumber

Accompaniments: sambal, keropok, pickled chilies

Ingredients

3 cups day-old cooked rice
100g dried anchovies (ikan bilis), fried crispy
2 eggs
1 cup kangkung (water spinach), cut into 3cm lengths
3 tbsp sambal belacan
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, sliced
2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp vegetable oil
Cucumber slices
Fried egg
Keropok (crackers)

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a wok over high heat until smoking. Fry garlic and shallots for 20 seconds.
2
Add sambal belacan and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3
Push paste aside, crack eggs into the wok, scramble quickly.
4
Add day-old rice and toss vigorously, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry for 3 minutes over high heat.
5
Add kangkung and half the crispy anchovies, toss for 1 minute until kangkung wilts.
6
Season with sweet soy sauce and fish sauce. Plate and top with remaining crispy anchovies, a fried egg, and cucumber.

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Did You Know?

The secret to great nasi goreng kampung is "wok hei" — the smoky breath of the wok achieved only at extreme heat, which street vendors reach using jet-burner stoves.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

wok
spatula

Garnishing

fried egg, crispy anchovies, cucumber

Accompaniments

sambal, keropok, pickled chilies

The Story Behind Nasi Goreng Kampung

Nasi goreng kampung ("village fried rice") embodies the resourcefulness of rural Malay cooking, transforming leftover rice and simple pantry ingredients into a deeply flavored meal. The combination of ikan bilis (dried anchovies) and belacan (fermented shrimp paste) creates an umami backbone unique to Malay cuisine. Every Malaysian home, from kampung to high-rise apartment, has its own version of this dish.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast, lunch, or supper — anytime meal 📜 Origins: Traditional Malay village cooking

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