# 15 Minute Nasi Goreng

## Description
An easy and quick Indonesian fried rice (Nasi Goreng) recipe that can be prepared in just 15 minutes, featuring chicken, rice, and a flavorful aromatic paste.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 650 per serving
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: easy
- Cuisine: Indonesian
- Health Score: 7/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 650
- Protein: 39g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fat: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

## Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, diced)
- 3.5 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (Kecap Manis)
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 count shallots (minced)
- 1 count Thai red chili (minced, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (Belacan or Terasi)
- 1.5 tablespoons neutral oil
- 3 cups cooked white rice (day-old, leftover)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 count eggs (for frying)
- 0.5 count tomato (sliced, for garnish)
- 0.5 count cucumber (sliced, for garnish)
- 2 stalks green onions (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon fried shallots (for garnish, optional)

## Instructions
1. Season 1 lb of diced chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons of sweet soy sauce and set aside.
2. Mince 3 cloves of garlic, 2 shallots, and 1 Thai red chili.
3. Add the minced garlic, minced shallots, minced Thai red chili, and 1 teaspoon of shrimp paste to a mortar and grind into a paste.
4. Heat 1.5 tablespoons of neutral oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Add the prepared paste and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
6. Add 3 cups of leftover white rice, 1.5 tablespoons of sweet soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to the pan. Toss until everything is fully combined and heated through.
7. Serve the Nasi Goreng with a fried egg, sliced tomatoes, and sliced cucumbers. Garnish with fried shallots and chopped green onions if desired.

## Allergen Information
Contains: soy, shellfish, eggs, gluten

## Tags
fried-rice, quick-meal, asian-food, indonesian, chicken-rice

## Machine-Readable Data

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### Nutrition Data (per serving)
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