Nasi Goreng Recipe (Indonesia Fried Rice)

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Nasi Goreng is a popular Indonesian fried rice recipe known for its bold flavors, aromatic spices, and simple cooking style. This vegetarian Nasi Goreng version is packed with fresh vegetables and savory sauces, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal for all ages.

 

Prepared using cooked rice, colorful veggies, soy sauce, and spices, Indonesian veg fried rice is perfect for busy days when you want something quick yet delicious. The balance of flavors makes this veg fried rice recipe a great alternative to regular Chinese-style fried rice.

 

This easy Nasi Goreng recipe is ideal for lunch, dinner, or even as a one-dish meal for gatherings. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, this Indonesian vegetarian recipe can be prepared in minutes without compromising on taste or authenticity.

 

Whether you’re exploring Indonesian cuisine, looking for healthy vegetarian recipes, or craving a flavorful rice dish, this veg Nasi Goreng is sure to impress. Serve it hot with accompaniments for a complete, comforting, and delicious meal.


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.

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Preparation Time

20 Mins

Cooking Time

8 Mins

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Total Time

28 Mins

Makes

3 servings

Ingredients

for Nasi Goreng

To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste

For The Garnish

Method

for Nasi Goreng
 

  1. 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.
  2. Add the prepared paste, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the carrot, french beans, cabbage and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the rice, soy sauce and pepper, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  5. Serve hot garnished with spring onion whites and greens.

Nasi Goreng, Indonesia Veg Fried Rice recipe with step by step photos

How to make Nasi Goreng, Indonesia Veg Fried Rice

 

    1. To make the Nasi Goreng, Indonesia Veg Fried Rice, Heat the 2 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the 2 tsp grated garlic (lehsun), 1/2 cup thinly sliced onions, 1 tsp finely chopped red chilli and 1/4 cup finely chopped celery (ajmoda) (ajmoda) and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.

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    2. Add the prepared paste, (1 cup roughly chopped tomato,1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds, 1/2 tbsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun), 1 tbsp roughly chopped red chilli, 6 almond (badam) To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste ) mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

      Step 2 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Add the <strong>prepared paste</strong>, (</span>1 cup roughly <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-tomatoes-tamatar-639i#ing_2361"><u>chopped tomato</u></a><u>,</u>1 tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-coriander-seeds-dhania-ke-beej-dhania-seeds-akha-dhania-371i"><u>coriander (dhania) …
    3. Add the 1/2 cup carrot juliennes, 1/2 cup finely chopped french beans, 1 cup shredded cabbage and salt to taste and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.

      Step 3 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Add the </span>1/2 cup <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-carrot-gajar-gajjar-253i#ing_2348"><u>carrot juliennes</u></a><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">, </span>1/2 cup finely <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-French-beans-fansi-196i#ing_2375"><u>chopped french …
    4. Add the 3 cups cooked rice, 2 tsp soy sauce and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch), mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.

      Step 4 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Add the </span><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(13,13,13);">3 cups </span><a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/cooked-rice-32639r"><u>cooked rice</u></a><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">, </span>2 tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-soy-sauce-soya-sauce-864i"><u>soy sauce</u></a><span …
    5. Serve Nasi Goreng, Indonesia Veg Fried Rice hot garnished with finely chopped spring onions whites and greens.

      Step 5 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Serve <strong>Nasi Goreng, Indonesia Veg Fried Rice</strong> hot garnished with finely </span><a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-spring-onion-hara-pyaz-443i#ing_2384"><u>chopped spring …
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate

 

Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate

 

Energy 347 Calories
Protein 5.6 g
Carbohydrates 46.4 g
Fiber 4.8 g
Fat 15.4 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 241 mg

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Jan. 28, 2013, 10:52 a.m.

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.

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