Indonesian
Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Sweet-savoury fried rice with kecap manis and a fried egg — Indonesia's national comfort dish in 15 min.
About this recipe
Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice) is a indonesian lunch for 2 that is a fast, high-heat stir-fry — have everything chopped before the wok gets hot. It’s built around egg, and it takes around 15 min start to finish. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 2 bowls, cold cooked rice
- 2 egg
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 bird's eye chilli
- 2 shallot buy
- 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce buy
Equipment
Method
- 1
Blend or finely chop garlic, shallot and chilli. Fry in oil on medium-high 2 min.
~3 min
- 2
Add cold rice, break up, and stir-fryStir-fry.Cook small pieces fast over high heat while constantly moving them.Glossary → 3 min.
~3 min
- 3
Add kecap manis and soy sauce; toss until every grain is coated and slightly caramelisedCaramelise.Cook sugars slowly until brown so deeper, sweeter, nuttier flavours develop.Glossary →, 3 min.
~4 min
- 4
Top each plate with a crispy fried egg.
~3 min
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Garlic
- garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push.
- Shallots
- half a small red onion — milder, but close.
- Soy sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water.
Cook's notes
- Smash each clove with the flat of your knife first — the skin slips off and it minces in seconds. How to mince garlic →
- Deseed the chilli for less heat, and wash your hands (or wear a glove) before touching your eyes. How to prep chilli →
- Rinse the rice until the water runs (mostly) clear for fluffier, less gummy grains. How to wash & cook rice →
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 15 min.
Storage & leftovers
Cooked rice needs care: cool it quickly (within an hour), refrigerate in a covered container, and eat within a day — reheating it until piping hot all the way through. Don’t leave cooked rice at room temperature.
Frequently asked
How long does Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice) take to make? +
Around 15 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: induction hob, frying pan / wok. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Garlic → garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push; Shallots → half a small red onion — milder, but close; Soy sauce → tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water. See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice) ahead of time? +
Cooked rice needs care: cool it quickly (within an hour), refrigerate in a covered container, and eat within a day — reheating it until piping hot all the way through. Don’t leave cooked rice at room temperature.
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