Nasi Jinggo Delight
Experience the Flavors of Bali with Nasi Jinggo

About this recipe
Nasi Jinggo is an iconic Balinese dish known for its vibrant flavors and compact serving size. Perfectly suitable for breakfast or as a light meal, it combines aromatic rice with an assortment of mouthwatering side dishes. Wrapped elegantly in banana leaves, this dish delivers a taste of Bali's rich culinary heritage right to your plate.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of cooked white rice
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 small red chili, sliced
- 1 teaspoon of shrimp paste
- 1 tablespoon of sweet soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of fried shallots
- 2 fried chicken wings
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- Banana leaves for wrapping
Directions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add shallot, garlic, and red chili. Saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Mix in shrimp paste and sweet soy sauce. Stir well.
- 4
Incorporate the cooked white rice and mix until the rice is well coated with the spices.
- 5
Wrap portions of rice in banana leaves, along with a piece of fried chicken, half a hard-boiled egg, and cucumber slices.
- 6
Top with fried shallots before serving.
Chef's tip
For an authentic touch, serve Nasi Jinggo wrapped in banana leaves. Adjust the level of spice by modifying the amount of red chili used.
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