Nasi Goreng, Indonesia Veg Fried Rice

by Tarla Dalal

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An Indonesian rice preparation that will make your heart race! Indeed, this delightful recipe is packed with a brilliant blend of flavours and textures, which makes it very, very impressive.

From spring onions and carrots to beans and cabbage, the Nasi Goreng has a range of veggies, not to forget soy sauce and other flavour-enhancers.

However, the star ingredient of this rice-based dish is a tangy and tasty paste of tomatoes, almonds and spices, which gives the rice its characteristic flavour.

The Nasi Goreng is quite self-contained in taste and texture and can be served as a one-dish meal . Enjoy it hot and fresh.

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Preparation Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 8 mins Total Time: 28 mins 3Makes 3 servings
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Ingredients

2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
2 tsp grated garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp finely chopped fresh red chillies
1/4 cup finely chopped celery (ajmoda)
3 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup carrot juliennes
1/2 cup finely chopped french beans
1 cup shredded cabbage
salt to taste
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
2 tsp soy sauce

To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste
1 cup roughly chopped tomatoes
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1/2 tbsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp roughly chopped fresh red chillies
6 almonds (badam)

For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped spring onions whites and greens

Method

Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic, onions, red chillies and celery and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add the prepared paste, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the carrot, french beans, cabbage and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add the rice, soy sauce and pepper, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Serve hot garnished with spring onion whites and greens.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	347 cal
Protein	5.6 g
Carbohydrates	46.4 g
Fiber	4.8 g
Fat	15.4 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	674.2 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.2 mg
Vitamin B2	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	1.6 mg
Vitamin C	54 mg
Folic Acid	36.8 mcg
Calcium	91.6 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	241.5 mg
Potassium	130.9 mg
Zinc	1 mg