Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1.5 cup

brown basmati rice

cooked and cooled

1 tbsp

canola oil

1 tbsp

sesame oil

3 unit

shallots

finely sliced

2 unit

garlic cloves

finely sliced

1 unit

red chile

deseeded and finely diced

1.5 tbsp

kecap manis

1 tsp

fermented shrimp paste

0.5 tsp

paprika

2 tsp

tomato paste

concentrated

2 unit

carrots

diced into small pieces

3 cup

tuscan kale

finely sliced

2 tbsp

lime juice

0.5 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

black pepper

freshly ground

4 unit

eggs

2 tbsp

fresh cilantro

finely chopped

4 unit

lime wedges

1 unit

sambal oelek

Step 1
~4 min

Heat canola and sesame oil in a wok over medium heat.

Step 2
~4 min

Fry shallots and garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3
~4 min

Add remaining ingredients (except rice) and cook until vegetables are just cooked through (about 5 minutes). Cover or add water if needed.

Step 4
~4 min

Add rice, season with salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly until coated in sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste and add more sesame oil if dry.

Step 5
~4 min

While warming the rice, fry eggs sunny side up in a separate pan.

Step 6
~4 min

Ladle fried rice onto a plate and top with a fried egg.

Step 7
~4 min

Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and fresh cilantro.

Step 8
~4 min

Serve with lime wedges and sambal oelek on the side.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Cook the rice a day ahead for best results.

Adjust the amount of chile to your spice preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Rice can be cooked a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of pickled vegetables.

Offer a variety of sambal sauces.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Gado-Gado (Indonesian Salad)
Satay

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Indonesia

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and household staple.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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