Nasi Goreng

Photo by Stephanie Knewasser

From the kitchen of Jaime Barkwell

Make 1 1/2 c white rice OR use 2 1/2 to 3 c precooked.

Allow rice to cool after its done.

Cut about 2 chicken breasts into small pieces.

Place in a bowl:

chicken pieces

salt & pepper

2-3 cloves crushed garlic

Coat with ketjap manis.

Place bowl in fridge.

Pour 1 package of Nasi Goreng spices into another bowl.

Cover with boiling water & let sit at least 10 minutes.

Chop:

1/2 green or red pepper, or mix of both

1 small onion

celery leaves (I usually use all the leaves off 1 small bunch)

Add:

2-3 cloves crushed garlic

Salt & pepper

In a large frying pan:

olive oil

the veggies

Sauté until veggies soften.

Put into a bowl.

In same frying pan:

chicken pieces

more oil if needed

Thoroughly cook chicken.

Add Nasi spices from bowl.

Add sautéed veggies.

Add cooled rice.

Stir all together.

Cook for a few minutes.

Season with ketjup manis.

Serve with:

  • Ketjap manis drizzled on top
  • Egg on top or mixed through (scrambled or fried)
  • Tomato cucumber salad (mayo, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper & sugar)
  • Peanut sauce (if desired)

NOTES:

  • Some of the ingredients can be hard to find in the U.S. I get them when I go to Holland. Also available at online shops.

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