Nasi Goreng Jawa with Egg Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 red chili, sliced
- 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
- 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon kecap manis
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fried shallots

Special equipment needed: None

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the garlic, onion, and chili and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp paste and stir-fry for another minute.
4. Add the cooked rice and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
5. Add the sweet soy sauce, kecap manis, salt, and black pepper and stir-fry for another minute.
6. Push the rice to one side of the wok and crack the eggs into the empty space.
7. Scramble the eggs until cooked and then mix them into the rice.
8. Add the green onions and fried shallots and stir-fry for another minute.
9. Serve hot.

20 minutes
Temperature: Medium-high heat
Serving size: 2-3 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Protein: 12g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Vegetable oil: Canola oil, peanut oil, or sunflower oil
- Shrimp paste: Fish sauce or oyster sauce
- Sweet soy sauce: Regular soy sauce mixed with brown sugar
- Kecap manis: Hoisin sauce or molasses

Variations:
- Add diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.
- Use different types of chili peppers for different levels of spiciness.
- Add vegetables such as carrots, peas, or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

Tips and tricks:
- Use day-old rice for best results.
- Make sure the wok or skillet is hot before adding the ingredients.
- Stir-fry quickly and constantly to prevent burning.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stove until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a bowl with a sprinkle of fried shallots on top.

Garnishes:
- Fried shallots, sliced green onions, or sliced chili peppers.

Pairings:
- Indonesian-style fried chicken, satay, or gado-gado salad.

Suggested side dishes:
- Indonesian-style vegetable fritters or steamed vegetables.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the rice is too dry, add a splash of water or chicken broth.
- If the rice is too wet, continue to stir-fry until the excess moisture evaporates.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the eggs are cooked through before serving.

Food history:
- Nasi Goreng Jawa is a popular Indonesian fried rice dish that originated in Java.

Flavor profiles:
- Salty, sweet, and slightly spicy.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot as a main dish.

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Region: Indonesian

Taste: Savory, Spicy, Tangy, Aromatic, Umami