Indonesian: Nasi Goring (fried rice) 

Recipe by Paul Young <info@cooking-with-paul.com>

(serves 4)

For the rice:

• 1½ cups rice
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the stir fry:

• Krupuk udang (shrimp/prawn crackers) (optional)
• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 6 eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 shallots, finely diced (approx ½ cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
• 1 tablespoon sambal olek (chili paste)
• 3 tablespoons kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)

Procedure:

1. Combine rice, water and salt; cook in rice cooker per manufacturer’s instructions
2. Fry shrimp crackers: preheat oil, fry 5-10 pieces at a time for 3-5 seconds (crackers will expand); remove crackers from oil, drain on paper towels; set aside
3. Make scrambled eggs: melt butter in wok, then add 2 eggs stirring occasionally until scrambled; remove scrambled eggs, set aside
4. Make sunny-side up eggs: melt butter in wok, then add one egg and fry until bottom becomes gently crisp but the yolk is still runny; remove egg and set aside; repeat with other 3 eggs
5. Bring wok temperature back up, add olive oil
6. Add the shallots and saute until soft (about 2 minutes)
7. Add garlic, saute briefly (about 1 minute)
8. Add shrimp paste, sambal olek, kecap manis; mix well
9. Add the rice, mix well
10. Add the scrambled eggs, mix well
11. To serve: divide among 4 bowls, top each serving with 1 fried egg and garnish with shrimp crackers (if desired)