Nasi Goreng

Ingredients

• 600 g cooked riceSubstitute: day-old rice
• 3 tbsp kecap manisSubstitute: soy sauce + brown sugar
• 1 tsp shrimp pasteSubstitute: fish sauce
• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 pieces shallotsSubstitute: red onion
• 3 pieces red chiliSubstitute: chili flakes
• 200 g chicken breastSubstitute: shrimp
• 4 whole eggs
• 4 tbsp fried shallots

Instructions

1. 1

   Pound or blend garlic, shallots, chili, and shrimp paste into a coarse paste.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a wok over very high heat. Stir-fry the paste until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add diced chicken, cook until just done, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add cold cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry vigorously for 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add kecap manis and toss until rice is evenly coated and slightly caramelized.

6. 6

   Fry eggs sunny-side up in a separate pan.

7. 7

   Serve each plate of nasi goreng topped with a fried egg, crispy shallots, sliced cucumber, and prawn crackers.