A classic Indonesian-style fried rice, this Nasi Goreng with Fried Eggs is quick, flavourful and satisfying. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or weekend lunch.
Sauce
Ingredients
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp fish sauce
2 tsp tomato sauce
2 tbsp kecap manis
2 tsp sambal oelek
Method
Combine all ingredients in a jug and mix well.
Set aside.
Vegetables and Rice
Ingredients
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 (200g) chicken breast fillet, thinly sliced
16 raw prawns, peeled and de-veined, tail on
1 carrot, finely diced
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
2½ cups shredded Chinese Wombok cabbage
4 cups cold cooked jasmine or long grain rice
3 spring onions, diagonally sliced, extra to garnish
2 tbsp vegetable oil
8 eggs
Method
Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a wok or large deep, non-stick frying pan over medium high heat. Add chicken and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and set aside. Add prawns and cook for 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Add extra oil if needed, then add carrot, onion and garlic and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add the cabbage and cook until starting to wilt. Stir in cooked rice and cook until heated through.
Add sauce and stir fry again to mix in evenly. Return chicken and prawns to the pan and toss through the spring onions. Turn off heat but leave in pan to keep warm.
In another pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Crack eggs into the pan and cook until whites are set and yolk are still runny.
To serve
Ingredients
2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 Lebanese cucumber, sliced
1 long red chilli, sliced
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Coriander sprigs, to garnish
Fried shallots, to garnish
Method
To serve, divide rice into four large serving bowls, arrange tomato wedges, cucumber, chilli, lemon wedges around the rice.
Top with fried eggs, coriander sprigs and fried shallots.
Tips & Hints
For best results, cook 1 1/3 cups of rice to make 4 cups of cooked rice. Spread cooked rice out evenly on a large flat tray, cover and refrigerate until cold. This can be done the day before.
For a quick alternative, use microwave jasmine rice 1 x 450g bag and 1 x 250g bag. Follow packet instructions to heat. Spoon onto a tray and refrigerate until ready to use.
You can also use any leftover meat such as shredded barbecue chicken or roast pork in place of fresh chicken and prawns.
Sambal oelek is an Indonesian chilli sauce. Substitute with any chilli sauce if preferred. Adjust amount to suit.
