Nasi Goreng, Indonesia Veg Fried Rice
by Tarla Dalal
An Indonesian rice preparation that will make your heart race! Indeed, this delightful recipe is packed with a brilliant blend of flavours and textures, which makes it very, very impressive.
From spring onions and carrots to beans and cabbage, the Nasi Goreng has a range of veggies, not to forget soy sauce and other flavour-enhancers.
However, the star ingredient of this rice-based dish is a tangy and tasty paste of tomatoes, almonds and spices, which gives the rice its characteristic flavour.
The Nasi Goreng is quite self-contained in taste and texture and can be served as a one-dish meal . Enjoy it hot and fresh.
Nasi Goreng, Indonesia Veg Fried Rice recipe - How to make Nasi Goreng, Indonesia Veg Fried Rice
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 3 servings
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
2 tsp grated garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp finely chopped fresh red chillies
1/4 cup finely chopped celery (ajmoda)
3 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup carrot juliennes
1/2 cup finely chopped french beans
1 cup shredded cabbage
salt to taste
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
2 tsp soy sauce
To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste
1 cup roughly chopped tomatoes
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1/2 tbsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp roughly chopped fresh red chillies
6 almonds (badam)
For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped spring onions whites and greens
- Method
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic, onions, red chillies and celery and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the prepared paste, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the carrot, french beans, cabbage and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the rice, soy sauce and pepper, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with spring onion whites and greens.
| Energy | 347 cal |
| Protein | 5.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46.4 g |
| Fiber | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 15.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 674.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 54 mg |
| Folic Acid | 36.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 91.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 241.5 mg |
| Potassium | 130.9 mg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
My family was tired of eating the same kind of biryanis and rice everyday. Wanted to try a new flavour and I came across this Indonesian recipe. Such a lovely twist to the usual rice. My dinner at home was a super hit and everyone enjoyed a lot.