Name: Nasi goreng
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 fresh long red chilli, plus extra, finely chopped, to serve; 200 gram cabbage, shredded; 1 large carrot, coarsely grated; 3 cup cold, cooked, white long-grain rice; 2 tablespoon ketcap manis; 2 tablespoon light soy sauce; 3 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally; 4 eggs; fried shallots, to serve

Nasi goreng

Create authentic-tasting nasi goreng where the rice is stir fried with a seasoning paste, yielding a richly flavoured dish that is incredibility satisfying and delicious.

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

10M

Total

20M

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Ingredients

2 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 fresh long red chilli, plus extra, finely chopped, to serve

200 gram cabbage, shredded

1 large carrot, coarsely grated

3 cup cold, cooked, white long-grain rice

2 tablespoon ketcap manis

2 tablespoon light soy sauce

3 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally

4 eggs

fried shallots, to serve

Method

1.Heat oil in a wok over moderately high heat. Stir-fry garlic and chilli, for 20-30 seconds or until fragrant. Add cabbage and carrot; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until veggies are soft.

2.Add rice; stir-fry for 2 minutes or until heated through. Add sauces; toss to combine. Remove from heat; add onion.

3.Meanwhile, heat a small non-stick frying pan over moderate heat. Pan-fry eggs, in batches, until cooked as you like. Spoon rice into serving bowls; top with egg, shallots and extra chilli. Serve at once.

Budget tip: Great recipe for leftover rice. Add shredded chicken or pork. Fried shallots are sold in supermarkets and Asian grocery stores. You will need to cook about 1 cup rice.
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