MSG Free Gluten Free Nasi Goreng

Total time40 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time20 min

4.9

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 cups cooked jasmine rice, day-old and cold
3 tbsp tamari
1 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce — verify gluten free label)
1 tsp shrimp paste (terasi/belacan)
3 tbsp neutral oil, divided
4 shallots, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 red chilies (such as fresno or long red), thinly sliced
8 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into ½-inch pieces
2 large eggs, for the fried rice
2 stalks green onion (scallion), thinly sliced
½ tsp white pepper
½ tsp salt, or to taste

For serving

4 large eggs, for frying
1 tbsp neutral oil, for frying eggs
sliced cucumber, for serving (optional)
sliced tomato, for serving (optional)
fried shallots, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, stir together the tamari, kecap manis, and shrimp paste until the shrimp paste is fully dissolved into the sauce. Set aside.
2
Heat 2 tbsp of the neutral oil in a large wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat until shimmering and just beginning to smoke. Add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and golden at the edges, about 3–4 minutes.

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