Discover the rich flavors of Indonesia with our Nasi Goreng recipe. This traditional Indonesian fried rice is a delicious blend of rice, vegetables, egg, and your choice of meat, all stir-fried to perfection with aromatic spices. Try this flavorful dish today and bring the taste of Indonesia to your table!

Here's a recipe for Indonesian Nasi Goreng:

Ingredients:

 - 3 cups cooked white rice, preferably day-old

 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

 - 2 cloves garlic, minced -

 - 1 small onion, finely chopped

 - 1 red chili, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

 - 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as carrots, peas, and bell peppers), diced

 - 200g cooked chicken, shrimp, or pork, diced (optional)

 - 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)

 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce

 - 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (terasi) or fish sauce

 - 2 eggs

 - Salt and pepper to taste

 - Sliced cucumber, tomato, and lime wedges for serving

 - Fried shallots and chopped scallions for garnish

Instructions:

1- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onion, and chili (if using), and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

2- Add the mixed vegetables and diced meat (if using), and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the meat is heated through.

3- Push the vegetables and meat to one side of the pan, and crack the eggs into the empty side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them with the vegetables and meat.

4- Add the cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spoon. Stir in the sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, and shrimp paste or fish sauce, mixing well to combine.

5- Continue to stir-fry the rice mixture for another 5-7 minutes, or until the rice is heated through and slightly crispy.

6- Season the Nasi Goreng with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with sliced cucumber, tomato, lime wedges, fried shallots, and chopped scallions. Enjoy!

Nutritional Values :

Here's a rough estimate of the nutritional values for the ingredients in the Nasi Goreng recipe. Please note that these values can vary based on specific brands and measurements used:

Cooked White Rice (3 cups):

  - Calories: 600

  - Fat:1.5 g

  - Carbohydrates: 135 g

  - Protein: 6 g

Benefits: Provides a significant source of carbohydrates for energy.

Vegetable Oil (2 tablespoons):

  - Calories:240

  - Fat:28 g

  - Carbohydrates: 0 g

  - Protein: 0 g

Benefits: Adds flavor and helps cook ingredients; provides healthy fats depending on the oil used.

Garlic (2 cloves, minced):

  - Calories: 8

  - Fat: 0 g

  - Carbohydrates: 2 g

  - Protein: 0.4 g

Benefits: Adds flavor; contains antioxidants and has antimicrobial properties.

Small Onion (1, finely chopped):

  - Calories: 35

  - Fat: 0 g

  - Carbohydrates: 8 g

  - Protein: 1 g

Benefits: Adds sweetness and flavor; contains antioxidants and vitamins.

Red Chili (1, seeded and finely chopped) (optional):

  - Calories: 6

  - Fat: 0.1 g

  - Carbohydrates:1 g

  - Protein: 0.2 g

Benefits: Adds heat; contains vitamins A and C, and capsaicin with potential metabolism-boosting effects.

Mixed Vegetables (1 cup):

  - Calories: 50

  - Fat: 0.5 g

  - Carbohydrates: 12 g

  - Protein: 2 g

Benefits: Provides vitamins, minerals, and fiber; adds color and texture.

Cooked Chicken, Shrimp, or Pork (200g) (optional):

  - Calories: 200-300 (depends on the type of meat)

  - Fat:10-20 g

  - Carbohydrates: 0 g

  - Protein: 40-50 g

Benefits: Provides protein, essential for muscle repair and growth; adds flavor.

Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) (2 tablespoons):

  - Calories: 50

  - Fat: 0 g

  - Carbohydrates: 12 g

  - Protein: 1 g

Benefits: Adds sweetness and flavor; high in sugar.

Soy Sauce (1 tablespoon):

  - Calories:10

  - Fat:0 g

  - Carbohydrates:1 g

  - Protein:1 g

Benefits: Adds umami flavor; use in moderation due to sodium content.

Shrimp Paste (Terasi) or Fish Sauce (1 teaspoon):

   - Calories:10

   - Fat: 0 g

   - Carbohydrates:1 g

   - Protein:1 g

Benefits: Adds depth of flavor; contains protein and minerals.

Eggs (2):

   - Calories:140

   - Fat:10 g

   - Carbohydrates:2 g

   - Protein:12 g

Benefits: Provides high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Salt and Pepper (to taste):

   - Calories: 0

   - Fat: 0 g

   - Carbohydrates: 0 g

   - Protein: 0 g

Benefits: Enhances flavor; pepper adds antioxidants (use salt in moderation to manage sodium intake).

Sliced Cucumber, Tomato, and Lime Wedges (for serving):

   - Calories:20 (for all)

   - Fat:0 g

   - Carbohydrates:5 g

- Protein:1 g

Benefits: Adds freshness, vitamins, and fiber; lime adds a tangy flavor and vitamin C.

Fried Shallots and Chopped Scallions (for garnish):

   - Calories: 50 (for shallots, per tablespoon)

   - Fat: 3 g

   - Carbohydrates: 5 g

   - Protein:1 g

Benefits: Adds crunch and flavor; shallots provide antioxidants, scallions add vitamins.

These values are approximate and can vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used.