Description
A flavorful and aromatic dish that balances comfort and creativity, perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Protein of choice (chicken, shrimp, tofu, etc.)
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, chopping your vegetables, and getting your proteins ready.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent and aromatic.
- Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Push the veggies to one side, pour in the beaten eggs, and scramble until just set, then mix everything together.
- Incorporate the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps and tossing to combine.
- Season with soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, salt, and pepper, tasting as you go.
- Mix in your protein until heated through.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime juice, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
This dish is adaptable; feel free to use leftover veggies and personalize with your favorite proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Indonesian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Indonesian fried rice, Nasi Goreng, comfort food, quick meal