Indonesian Special Fried Rice

Nasi Goreng Spesial

Ingredients

Rice Base: 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old, refrigerated). Proteins: 200g chicken breast (diced), 100g shrimp (peeled), 2 eggs. Aromatics: 5 shallots (thinly sliced), 4 garlic cloves (minced), 2 red chilies (sliced), 1 tsp shrimp paste (terasi). Vegetables: 1 carrot (diced), 100g cabbage (shredded), 3 spring onions (chopped). Seasoning: 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), 1 tbsp regular soy sauce, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp white pepper. Garnish: Fried shallots, cucumber slices, tomato wedges, kerupuk (shrimp crackers).

Detail Steps and Procedure

1. Prep Ingredients: Ensure rice is cold and grains separated. Dice all proteins and vegetables uniformly.

2. Scramble Eggs: Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok over high heat. Beat eggs with pinch of salt. Pour into wok, scramble until just set. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook Aromatics: Add 2 tbsp oil to wok. Saut shallots until translucent (2 min). Add garlic and chilies, cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp paste, stir to dissolve (1 min).

4. Cook Proteins: Add chicken, stir-fry 3 minutes until white. Add shrimp, cook 2 minutes until pink. Push to side of wok.

5. Toast Rice: Add rice to center of wok. Press down with spatula, let sit 1 minute to crisp slightly. Break up clumps.

6. Combine: Mix rice with protein mixture. Add carrots and cabbage, stir-fry 2 minutes.

7. Season: Add both soy sauces, salt, pepper. Toss continuously for 3 minutes until rice is evenly colored.

8. Final Touches: Return scrambled eggs to wok. Add spring onions. Toss 1 minute.

9. Plate: Serve immediately garnished with fried shallots, cucumber, tomato, and kerupuk on the side.

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