Receta Indonesian Nasi Goreng for #Food of the World

by Pavani

For the Ground Paste

• Tomato - 1 medium, chopped
• Coriander seeds - 1tsp
• Garlic - 3~4 cloves, minced
• Red Chilies - 3, minced
• Slivered Almonds - 2tbsp
• For Garnish:
• Spring Onions - 5~6, chopped
• Fried Shallots - as needed
• Fried egg
• Cucumber - 1, thinly sliced
• Fried Cashews

Method:

Make the Spice Paste: Grind all the ingredients for the spice paste in a mortar and pestle or in a blender.

Heat 2tbsp oil in a large saute pan or wok on medium-high heat. Add the shallots, garlic and red chilies; cook for 2~3 minutes.

Stir in the ground spice paste and fry for a few minutes until it doesn't smell raw anymore.

Add the carrots, green beans, cabbage and bok choy; fry till the veggies are crisp tender, about 3~5 minutes.

Add the cooked rice, kecap manis, salt & pepper. Mix well until everything is nicely incorporated and the rice is heated through.

Garnish with spring onions, fried cashews, fried shallots and serve with fried egg and sliced cucumbers.