Spicy Mango Nasi Goreng 🍚🥭🔥

 New Nasi Goreng Recipe:Spicy Mango Nasi Goreng 🍚🥭🔥

Ingredients:

• For the rice:

  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• For the spice base (sambal):

  • 2 red chilies, chopped (adjust for spice level)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 small shallot
  • 1 tsp shrimp paste (optional)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
  • 1 tsp tamarind paste

• For the main dish:

  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu, diced
  • 1 small mango, diced
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten (optional)

• For garnish:

  • Fried shallots
  • Fresh cilantro or green onions, chopped
  • Sliced cucumber
  • Lime wedges
  • Prawn crackers (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the spice base:

   • Blend or grind chilies, garlic, shallot, and shrimp paste into a paste using a mortar and pestle or food processor. Add soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, and tamarind paste to form a smooth sambal.

2. Stir-fry the base:

   • Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Add the sambal and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

3. Cook the vegetables and protein:

   • Add onions, carrots, and peas to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
   • Stir in the cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu and mix well.

4. Add the rice and mango:

   • Increase heat to high. Add the cooked rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps. Toss well to coat the rice in the sambal.
   • Gently fold in diced mango for a sweet and tangy contrast.

5. Optional egg:

   • Push the rice to one side of the wok. Pour the beaten egg into the empty space and scramble until set. Mix it into the rice.

6. Serve:

   • Transfer the Nasi Goreng to a serving platter. Garnish with fried shallots, cilantro or green onions, cucumber slices, and lime wedges. Serve with prawn crackers if desired.

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Optional Variations:

• Replace mango with pineapple or papaya for a tropical twist.
• Add a fried egg (sunny-side-up) on top for a classic touch.
• Use tempeh for a plant-based protein alternative.