Nasi Goreng Kampung (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Nasi goreng kampung is a popular Indonesian fried rice that is spicy but also incredibly flavorful. Make it at home with this quick and easy recipe. Included are gluten-free, vegetarian, and milder options.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or coconut oil
- 2 red serrano chilis, finely minced sub cayenne or red pepper flakes for less heat
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 medium shallots, finely minced
- ½ pound thinly sliced chicken or protein of choice
- 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), divided see notes below for gluten free option
- 2 ½ cups cold cooked leftover rice
- 1 ½ cups sliced sugar snap peas
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
Garnishes For Serving
- sliced green onions
- 2 fried eggs
- sliced or halved tomatoes
- sliced cucumber
- sambal oelek (optional)
- lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Finely dice the chilis, garlic, and shallots. I recommend doing this in a food processor for ease and also so you don't have to touch the hot peppers with your hands.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon oil, chilis, garlic, and shallot. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add in the thinly sliced chicken or protein of choice and cook stirring often until the chicken is starting to turn white but not completely cooked through. Stir in 1 tablespoon of sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), mixing it all together.
- Add in the cold cooked rice, sliced sugar snap peas, 2 tablespoons of sweet soy sauce, and the fish sauce. Stir frequently to mix everything together and allow the rice to caramelize in the sauce for a minute or two.
- Remove from the heat. Serve with sliced green onions, a fried egg, and a side of sliced cucumber and tomatoes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 2-3 days.
Notes
Make my gluten free sweet soy sauce recipe.
Make the rice a day in advance. When it comes to fried rice, you must use cold leftover cooked rice. Hot, fresh rice is too sticky and will turn to mush in the pan.
Have all your ingredients prepped. Fried rice comes together really quickly, so having all your ingredients prepped before you get started is essential.