Have you ever been to a restaurant with a hibachi chef? If you’re not familiar with them, hibachi chefs cook in front of their customers on a large iron griddle.
They often make it seem like preparing authentic fried rice requires many steps and the skills of an expert chef. The truth is, cooking the classic chicken fried rice recipe is much simpler than you think.
Tasty and authentic, even when made in the comfort of your own home, to prepare perfect fried rice you just need to select the right ingredients and follow the step‑by‑step instructions in this recipe. Ready?
With typical Asian vegetables like green onions, shredded carrots, and peas, this fried rice is as authentic as it looks. The addition of Carolina® Long Grain Jasmine Rice Blend gives this rice a truly Asian flavor.
This rice blend is ideal for preparing fried rice. With this recipe, you’ll also enjoy tasty bites of scrambled eggs, pieces of chicken, fresh ginger, a touch of soy sauce, and the unmistakable flavor of sautéed garlic.
Although most of these ingredients are common in most household pantries, take note! Don’t forget your list and pick up these items the next time you’re at the supermarket. After trying this recipe, you’ll wonder why you didn’t make it sooner.
Nasi Goreng Recipe (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Preparation: 10 min
Cooking: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sushi rice | 1 cup |
| Water | 1½ cups |
| Rice vinegar | 2 tablespoons |
| Medium carrots (¾ cup cut) | 2 |
| Broccoli (1 cup cut) | ½ head |
| Bell pepper (½ cup chopped) | ½ |
| Soy sauce | ½ cup |
| Lemons | 2 |
| Large eggs | 2 |
Instructions
- Bring 1½ cups of water to a boil in a pot over high heat. When it starts to boil, add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 15‑17 minutes (until all the water is absorbed).
- Once the rice is ready, turn off the heat and let it rest in the same pot for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the rice to a bowl and combine with vinegar, cover with a towel and let it come to room temperature until ready to use.
- Cut the carrot and bell pepper into small cubes and the broccoli into small florets. In a bowl, combine soy sauce and the juice of 2 lemons.
- In a frying pan with vegetable oil, add vegetables and cook. Once cooked, move to one side of the pan and add scrambled eggs. Once ready, combine vegetables and eggs.
- Add cooked rice and soy sauce to the pan, mix until all the elements are combined.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrition | Amount per Serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 520 kcal | 26% |
| Total Fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 135 mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 890 mg | 39% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68 g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 10 g | |
| Protein | 22 g | 44% |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% |
Disclaimer: Nutrition estimates are for general guidance only, based on a 2,000‑calorie diet. Actual values vary with protein choice, kecap manis brand, egg count, and oil used.