Indonesian Spicy Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups (400g) cooked brown rice 2 cups (400g) cooked brown rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 shallots, finely chopped 3 shallots, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 red chilies, thinly sliced 2 red chilies, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
• 200g chicken breast, diced 200g chicken breast, diced
• 1 carrot, diced 1 carrot, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup (150g) frozen peas 1 cup (150g) frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) 1 tablespoon kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
• Salt, to taste Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 10g, 2g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 45g, 5g
• Protein: 20g
• Fiber: 6g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the shallots, garlic, and red chilies. Sauté until fragrant.
3. 3.
   Add the shrimp paste and stir-fry for another minute.
4. 4.
   Add the diced chicken breast and cook until it turns golden brown.
5. 5.
   Add the carrots, bell pepper, and frozen peas. Stir-fry for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. 6.
   Push the ingredients to one side of the wok and add the cooked brown rice to the other side.
7. 7.
   Pour the soy sauce and kecap manis over the rice and mix well.
8. 8.
   Stir-fry everything together until the rice is evenly coated with the sauces and heated through.
9. 9.
   Season with salt to taste.
10. 10.
    Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions.
11. 11.
    Serve hot and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Shrimp paste — If you cannot find shrimp paste, you can substitute it with fish sauce for a similar umami flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• Use cold cooked rice for the best texture and to prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
• Adjust the amount of chili according to your spice preference.
• For an extra burst of flavor, add a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
• Customize the protein by using shrimp, beef, or tofu instead of chicken.
• To make it more indulgent, top the fried rice with a fried egg.

Serving advice

Serve the Indonesian Spicy Fried Rice hot as a main course. It can be enjoyed on its own or accompanied by a side of prawn crackers or a fresh cucumber salad.

Presentation advice

For an appealing presentation, mound the fried rice in the center of the plate and garnish with a sprig of fresh cilantro or green onions. Serve it with a lime wedge on the side for an extra touch of color.