Indonesian Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng)

🧂 Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 shallot

  minced
• 1 tsp shrimp paste
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 1/2 tbsp Indonesian sweet soy sauce
• 1 tsp chili sauce of your choice
• 1 1/2 tbsp chopped red or green chilies

  optional
• 3 tbsp oil
• 2 whole eggs
• 4 cups cooked white rice
• Salt and pepper

  to taste
• 2 tbsp green onions

  chopped
• Shrimp crackers

  optional
• Sliced cucumbers

  optional

Instructions

• 1 In a food processor, combine the garlic, shallots, and shrimp paste to form a
  paste. Transfer paste into a small bowl and set aside.
• 2 In a small bowl, combine the Indonesian sweet soy sauce, fish sauce, and chili
  sauce.
• 3 In a pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil over medium high heat and fry the eggs sunny side
  up, until the edges are brown and crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
• 4 To make the shrimp crackers, deep-fry the crackers in 350 degree Fahrenheit oil
  until they are completely bloomed and crispy. Drain off excess oil and set aside
• 5 In a pan or a wok, heat oil over medium high heat. Cook the
  garlic-shallot-shrimp paste until aromatic and garlic and shallots are tender.
  Add in the chopped chillies and cook for about 20 seconds. Add in the white rice
  and stir well. Pour in the sweet soy sauce mixture and mix until well combined
  and the rice is evenly coloured. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• 6 Put the heat on high and continue to stir until the fried rice is dry. Remove
  from heat and place on a plate. Place fried eggs on top of the rice and serve
  with shrimp crackers. Garnish with green onions and some cucumbers on the side.

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