Description
Beef Nasi Goreng is a flavorful Indonesian fried rice dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. This recipe combines aromatic spices, minced beef, fresh vegetables, and a delicious sauce to create a satisfying meal that will elevate your dinner game.
Ingredients
Aromatic Base
- 500 grams minced beef or ground turkey/chicken for lighter options
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
Vegetables
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 2 stalks spring onions chopped
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons sambal oelek or fresh chili
- 1 tablespoon shrimp paste omit for vegetarian versions
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey/agave syrup
Rice
- 2 cups cooked rice best if chilled overnight
Garnishing and Serving
- 2 large eggs sunny-side up, or tofu scramble for vegan option
- 1 cup fresh vegetables such as cucumbers and tomatoes
- cilantro optional, or substitute with parsley
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Rinse 2 cups of uncooked rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions and refrigerate overnight.
- Sauté Aromatic Base: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large deep frying pan or wok. Add 1 finely diced onion and 3 crushed garlic cloves, sauté for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
- Cook Beef and Vegetables: Add 500 grams of minced beef and 1 diced red bell pepper to the pan, breaking up the meat as it cooks for 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare Sauce: Mix in 2 tablespoons of sambal oelek, 1 tablespoon of shrimp paste, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Stir for 2 minutes.
- Add Rice: Add the chilled cooked rice to the pan, breaking apart any clumps. Stir-fry for approximately 5 minutes.
- Finish and Garnish: Once the rice is hot, fold in 2 chopped spring onions and stir for an additional minute. In a separate pan, fry 2 eggs sunny-side up for 2-3 minutes. Plate the Beef Nasi Goreng topped with the fried eggs, garnished with spring onions and cilantro. Serve with sliced cucumbers and tomatoes.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with your favorite vegetables or protein choices.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less sambal oelek.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indonesian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
