Prawn Nasi Goreng
Prawn Nasi Goreng is a fragrant Indonesian fried rice recipe made with an aromatic spice paste using dried chili and shrimp, garlic, and lime zest. Tender, succulent prawns are stir-fried with the spice paste. The cooked rice, peas, and shredded cabbage that are added absorb the smoky notes from the hot wok. A good splash of soy sauce and kecap manis rounds out the flavors. This comfort food is topped with fried egg ribbons and chives. It is usually served with slices of cucumber, a side of sambal, or prawn crackers adding a layer of freshness and crunch!
Equipment
- Wok
Ingredients
For the spice paste:
- 6 dried shrimp
- 3 dried red chili
- 4 clove garlic
- ½ tsp lime zest
For the fried rice:
- 1 tbsp peanut oil
- 1½ lb prawn deveined without tails
- 4 cup low GI basmati rice cooked, cooled
- ½ cup fresh peas
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp kecap manis
- 1½ cup cabbage shredded
- 4 scallion chopped
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients. Soak the ingredients for the spice paste in 1 tablespoon of warm water and grind to a paste in a spice grinder.
- Heat a large wok, add the peanut oil, and fry the spice paste until fragrant for a minute or two.
- Add the cleaned shrimp, and sauté for 2 minutes on high heat.
- Add the cooked, chilled rice and fry on high heat until there are charred edges on the rice. Add the sauces and peas. Stir-fry again for a minute and turn off the heat. Add the cabbage and mix well with white pepper.
- Fry the beaten eggs in hot, shimmering peanut oil and swirl the wok to form thin omelets, cut into ribbons or thin strips and keep aside for garnish.
- Serve the Prawn Nasi Goreng hot, garnished with egg ribbons or fried eggs with crispy edges, slices of cucumber, scallions, chives, or fried onions over the Prawn Nasi Goreng.
Notes
- Fried onions can be made at home using onion rings or slices coated with cornstarch and shallow or deep-fried in oil or even air-fried until crispy.
- Vegetables are optional in this fried rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 323mgSodium: 814mgPotassium: 427mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 414IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 2mg
