Nasi Goreng Kampung

Name: Nasi Goreng Kampung
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Bruneian
Ingredients: 400g day-old cooked rice; 2 eggs; 50g dried anchovies; 1 tbsp shrimp paste (belacan); 3 bird's eye chillies, sliced; 2 shallots, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 100g kangkung (water spinach), cut into pieces; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis); 3 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt and pepper

Nasi Goreng Kampung (NAH-see GOH-reng kahm-POONG)

Village-Style Fried Rice

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 417 kcal

Smoky, wok-fried rice tossed with anchovies, shrimp paste, chillies, and vegetables, finished with a crispy fried egg on top — everyday Bruneian comfort food.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 14.0g

Carbs 52.0g

Fat 17.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish ⚠ eggs ⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

wok spatula ladle

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate

Garnishes: fried egg, crispy anchovies, cucumber slices

Accompaniments: sambal, prawn crackers

Ingredients

400g day-old cooked rice
2 eggs
50g dried anchovies
1 tbsp shrimp paste (belacan)
3 bird's eye chillies, sliced
2 shallots, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
100g kangkung (water spinach), cut into pieces
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
3 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok over very high heat until smoking.
2
Fry dried anchovies until crispy, remove and set aside.
3
In the same wok, fry shallots, garlic, chillies, and shrimp paste until fragrant.
4
Add day-old rice and stir-fry vigorously, breaking up any clumps, for 3-4 minutes.
5
Add kangkung, soy sauce, and sweet soy sauce. Toss until vegetables are just wilted.
6
Fry eggs in remaining oil until the edges are crispy. Serve rice topped with fried egg and crispy anchovies.

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Did You Know?

The secret to great nasi goreng is "wok hei" — the smoky breath of the wok achieved only at extremely high heat, which gives the rice its characteristic charred aroma.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

wok
spatula
ladle

Garnishing

fried egg, crispy anchovies, cucumber slices

Accompaniments

sambal, prawn crackers

The Story Behind Nasi Goreng Kampung

Nasi Goreng Kampung (village fried rice) is the everyday soul food of Brunei, found in every home kitchen and roadside warung. The "kampung" style emphasizes simple village ingredients like anchovies and shrimp paste over fancy additions, celebrating the rustic Malay flavors that have sustained communities for generations.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch, dinner, supper 📜 Origins: 20th century Malay

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