Nasi Goreng
Cold cooked rice, kecap manis and shallots come together in this Indonesian chicken — 70 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and wok. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Pound the garlic, shallots, chillies and shrimp paste in a mortar into a coarse spice paste, or blitz briefly in a small processor.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok over high heat and fry the spice paste for 2 to 3 minutes until darkened and fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken thigh and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until fully cooked with no pink inside and the juices run clear (74C / 165F).
- Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps with the back of the spatula, and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes so every grain is coated and lightly toasted.
- Pour in the kecap manis and soy sauce, toss for another 2 minutes until the rice takes on an even brown colour, then stir through the sliced spring onions and season.
- Meanwhile fry the eggs in the remaining oil until the whites are set and the edges crisp but the yolks still soft, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Divide the rice between four plates, top each with a fried egg, and serve with cucumber slices and prawn crackers on the side.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Wok
Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
- Shallots
- ½ small onion + a little garlic
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) · coconut aminos
What to serve with Nasi Goreng
- Bakso Beef
- Bubur Ayam Breakfast
- Dadar Gulung Dessert
- Gado-Gado Side
Tips & common questions
How long does Nasi Goreng take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 13 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Nasi Goreng is an original Indonesian recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Nasi goreng, Gili Trawangan (island), Indonesia.jpg by Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.