Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Vegetarian Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice)

Name: Vegetarian Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 2 cup long-grain rice; salt; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 8 shallots; 3 clove garlic; 0.5 inch fresh ginger; 2 tsp curry powder; 0.25 tsp hot red pepper flakes; 0.25 tsp turmeric; 0.5 small cabbage; 2 medium tomatoes; 3 tbsp halal-certified soy sauce; 1 tbsp packed dark brown sugar; 3 tomatoes; 1.25 red peppers; 0.5 cucumber; 1 stalk celery; 2 eggs; salt and pepper; 2 tbsp butter

Rice, cabbage and tomatoes simmered on the stove and spiced with tamarind and ginger for an Indonesian dish.

50 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Cook the rice in boiling salted water for 12-15 minutes, until tender. Drain, rinse, and drain again.
15 min
2
Stir in the tamarind paste and set aside. Heat 1 tbls. Of the oil in a large skillet or wok, add the shallots, and cook for 3-5 minutes, until softened.
5 min
3
Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, pepper flakes, and turmeric and cook gently, stirring, for 1 minute.
1 min
4
Add the cabbage and cook for 3-5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan.
5
Heat the remaining oil in the pan, add the rice, and cook gently until lightly browned. Return the vegetables to the pan.
6
Add the soy sauce and sugar and heat gently to warm through. Serve hot, garnished with tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, celery, and omelet strips.
7
Melt 2 tbls butter in an omelet pan or small skillet. Add the eggs to the pan and cook until set.
8
Leave to cool. Roll up the omelet and slice across into fine strips.