Nasi Goreng With Chicken & Prawns

Who's got time for multiple dishes on a busy night? This Nasi Goreng recipe has chicken, prawns, crisp fresh vegetables, a tasty sauce and a delicious fried egg.... no need anything else!

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Who's got time for multiple dishes on a busy night? This Nasi Goreng recipe has chicken, prawns, crisp fresh vegetables, a tasty sauce and a delicious fried egg.... no need anything else!

Yield: Serves 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Difficulty Level: 1/5

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup uncooked jasmine rice
  • 2 cup water
  • ¼ cup peanut oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 250 g small green prawns, peeled
  • 250 g chicken thigh fillets, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp belachan
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 small brown onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground white pepper
  • 2 tsps sambal oelek
  • 2 tbsps kecap manis
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • ½ cup thinly sliced spring onions
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 Japanese cucumber, julienned
  • Fried shallots, to garnish

Steps

01. Place rice and water in a large saucepan. Bring to boil, cover and then simmer for 20 mins or until rice is just tender. Alternately cook in a rice cooker according to manufacturer’s directions. Spread mixture onto a flat oven tray and stand until cool.

02. Heat a large wok or frying pan over high heat. Add a little of the oil and swirl around wok. Add eggs one at a time and cook on both sides until golden brown and yolk is still runny. Remove and set aside.

03. Add a little more oil and stir-fry prawns and chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside. Add remaining oil and stir-fry belachan, garlic and onion for 2 mins or until paste is fragrant.

04. Add rice, pepper and combined sauces; stir-fry until well combined. Stir in half of the onions and cooked prawns and chicken.

05. Serve topped with combined carrot, cucumber and remaining onions. Garnish with egg and fried shallots.

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