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Nasi Goreng Kampung

Indonesia

Made in every Indonesian home before breakfast with last night's rice. The kampung village style is the most honest version.

Village fried rice — day-old rice stir-fried with anchovies, egg, chilli and sweet soy. The most authentic version of Indonesia's national dish.

Authentic Indonesia Nasi Goreng Kampung recipe
Prep
10 mins
Cook
10 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
470 kcal
Serves
2
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

400gday-old cooked rice
100gdried anchovies ikan bilis, fried crispy
2eggs
3shallots, sliced
3 clovesgarlic, sliced
3red chillies
2 tbspsweet soy sauce kecap manis
oilfor frying

Method

1

Fry shallots, garlic and chilli until golden. Push to side. Scramble eggs.

2

Add rice. Toss on high heat. Add kecap manis and anchovies.

3

Top with a fried egg to serve.

Chef's Tip

Day-old rice is essential — fresh rice has too much moisture and becomes sticky.

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