Moluccan Nasi Goreng
Moluccan nasi goreng is a savory, robust rice dish without sweet soy sauce. This recipe for Moluccan nasi goreng focuses on fried rice, onion, garlic, and chilli, with a direct flavour that is characteristic of Moluccan cuisine. The dish is often made with rice that is a day old.
Servings servings
Ingredients
- 600 g white rice (cooled)
- 300 g chicken thighs (in small pieces)
- 1 onion (Finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 red chilli (Finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp white pepper powder
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook 600 g white rice well in advance according to the usual method. Spread the rice out after cooking and let it cool completely so that the grains become dry and loose. Cut 300 g chicken thighs into small pieces. Peel and finely chop 1 onion and finely crush 2 cloves garlic. Finely chop 1 red chilli and optionally remove the seeds for a milder nasi. Beat 2 eggs and have all ingredients ready.
Cooking
- Heat 2 tbsp sunflower oil in a large wok or pan over high heat. Add the onion and fry until it starts to turn lightly golden. Add the garlic and red chilli and briefly fry until fragrant. Put the chicken in the pan and stir-fry until cooked through. Push everything slightly to the side, pour the beaten eggs into the pan, and let them set briefly before stirring them. Add the cooled rice and fry everything on high heat while stirring continuously until the rice is dry and slightly crispy. Season with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp white pepper powder. Drizzle 1 tbsp lemon juice over the nasi and mix everything well.
To serve
- Serve the Moluccan nasi goreng immediately, optionally with sambal on the side. This dish is often eaten plain so that the savory taste of the rice remains central.
Notes
Moluccan nasi goreng is traditionally prepared without soy sauce or sugar. Rice that is a day old fries better and stays dry, making the flavour more powerful. This dish pairs well with spicy sambal or a fresh vegetable dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated fat: 5gCholesterol: 155mgSugars: 3g
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This Moluccan nasi goreng is plain, powerful, and without sweet additions. Fried rice with onion, garlic, and chilli provides a deep, savory flavour characteristic of Moluccan cuisine. Perfect for giving leftover rice new life and quickly putting something special on the table.
