NASI GORENG AYAM (INDONESIAN CHICKEN FRIED RICE)

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Nasi goreng, which translates to "fried rice," is one of Indonesia's best-known dishes, and it's prepared in numerous ways around the world. Like many other fried rice recipes, this version, from the chef Lara Lee's "Coconut & Sambal," blends crunchy vegetables with piquant rice, but the addition of ginger and white pepper offer spice and aroma, while kecap manis, a velvety sauce, adds a slightly sweet balance to the dish. Don't skimp on the fried egg or the fried shallots; both add essential crunch and texture. This is an ideal for a dinner for two.

Provided by Kayla Stewart

Categories     dinner, lunch, weeknight, grains and rice, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 7 ounces total), cut into bite-size cubes
1/4 teaspoon sea salt and a scant 1/8 teaspoon white pepper, plus more as needed
3 tablespoons coconut oil or sunflower oil
2 shallots, preferably Thai, or 1 small banana shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
1 (3-inch) piece fresh galangal (or ginger), peeled and woody stem removed, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup green beans, chopped
2 scallions, chopped into large chunks
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 1/2 ounces uncooked jasmine or basmati rice, cooked and cooled (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons store-bought or homemade kecap manis (see Note for recipe)
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 large eggs, or duck eggs
1 tablespoon store-bought or homemade crisp fried shallots
1/2 long red chile, such as cayenne, thinly sliced
Prawn crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, season the chicken pieces with the salt and white pepper.
  • In a large wok or skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat until it melts or shimmers. Fry the chicken, stirring frequently, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Add another 1 tablespoon oil to the pan, then add the shallot, galangal and garlic, and cook over medium-high until fragrant. Add the green beans, scallions and turmeric and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon and stirring until combined and warmed.
  • Return the chicken to the pan. Stir in the kecap manis, light soy sauce, fish sauce, a large pinch of white pepper, and extra salt if needed.
  • Meanwhile, fry the eggs: Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Once shimmering, crack the eggs directly into the oil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the whites are partially cooked. Tilt the pan and spoon the hot oil over the egg whites until they are fully cooked. Season with salt.
  • Divide the fried rice between two serving plates and top with the fried shallots, sliced chile and fried eggs; serve with crackers.

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