Quick & spicy nasi goreng
Prep
10 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
1
Difficulty
Easy
When I'm craving something fast, flavorful, and satisfying, this is my go to dish. Nasi goreng comes together in just twenty minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want real food without the fuss. The brown rice provides wonderful fiber and sustained energy, while the sriracha brings serious heat and depth without any complicated techniques. Everything gets tossed together in one pan, so cleanup is minimal too. Trust me, once you make this a few times, you'll find yourself returning to it again and again.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbspvegetable oil
- 1 smallonion finely sliced
- 12 garlic cloves crushed
- 11 carrot grated
- ½ smallchinese or savoy cabbage shredded
- 175 gcooked brown rice
- 1 tbspfish sauce(optional)
- 1 tbspsoy sauce
- 11 egg
- 1hot sriracha chilli sauce(to serve)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 mins until softened and slightly caramelised. Add the garlic and stir for 1 min.
- 2
Toss in the carrot and cabbage, then cook for 1-2 mins. Add the rice and stir to warm through. Pour in the fish sauce, soy sauce and some seasoning. Make a well in the centre of the wok and crack in the egg. Fry until the white is nearly set.
- 3
Serve the rice in a large bowl, topped with the fried egg and drizzled with chilli sauce.
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