How to Cook Prawn Nasi Goreng (Step-by-Step)

Are you ready to spice up your dinner game with a dish that brings the heat? Brace yourselves as we dive into the delicious world of Prawn Nasi Goreng, a spicy Indonesian fried rice that will dance on your taste buds!

Prawn Nasi Goreng Spicy Indonesian Fried Rice

This dish is not just any fried rice; it’s packed with flavor, texture, and a kick that will make your taste buds sing! So, grab your apron, and let’s get cooking!

Prawn Nasi Goreng Spicy Indonesian Fried Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of jasmine rice (cooked and cooled)
  • 200g prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 red chilies, sliced (adjust to your spice tolerance!)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
  • 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (optional, but recommended for umami!)
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, and corn work great)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Grab a large pan and heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Smell that? It’s about to get a whole lot better!
  2. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the hot oil and sauté until they are golden and aromatic. Your kitchen is going to smell like a five-star restaurant!
  3. Now, toss in the sliced chilies and prawns. Stir it up until the prawns turn pink, then it’s time for some delicious fun!
  4. Be a culinary magician and add your cooked jasmine rice, soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, and shrimp paste. Mix it all together like you’re giving it a dance party!
  5. Throw in the mixed vegetables and give it another good mix. Every grain of rice should be evenly coated with that spicy goodness!
  6. Push everything to one side of the pan, pour the beaten eggs into the other side, and scramble them until just set. Then, mix it all together again! The more, the merrier!
  7. Lastly, season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep tasting as you go – we all know that’s the hardest part!
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Just look at that colorful plate of joy!

Enjoy your spicy Prawn Nasi Goreng and get ready for some intense flavor explosions! Your taste buds will thank you, and your dinner guests will be impressed. Bon appétit!