Nasi Goreng Padang

About this recipe

Nasi Goreng Padang is a spicy Indonesian fried rice dish, traditionally from the city of Padang. Known for its fragrant and bold flavors, this delight is a staple in Indonesian cuisine. Featuring succulent chicken, shrimp, and a medley of vegetables, it becomes a complete meal when topped with a perfectly fried egg.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 red chilies, finely chopped
• 100 grams boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 100 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 4 spring onions, chopped
• Fried shallots, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add onion, garlic, and red chilies. Sauté until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add chicken and shrimp, cooking until they are fully cooked.

4. 4

   Push ingredients to one side and scramble the eggs in the skillet.

5. 5

   Mix in the cooked rice, followed by soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, kecap manis, sugar, and black pepper. Stir well.

6. 6

   Add carrot and bell pepper; stir-fry until vegetables are tender.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and garnish with spring onions and fried shallots.

8. 8

   Serve hot, optionally topped with a fried egg.