Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
0.66 cup

basmati rice

uncooked

0.33 cup

brown rice

uncooked

5 unit

garlic cloves

1 unit

red onion

0.5 stalk

lemongrass

1 unit

red chili pepper

4 tbsp

olive oil

340 g

chunk tuna

0.5 unit

lemon

juice and rind of

1 pinch

fresh ground pepper

1 pinch

sea salt

1 tbsp

chicken bouillon powder

1 tbsp

basil

1 tbsp

parsley

0.25 cup

fresh coriander leaves

finely chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Combine basmati rice and brown rice.

Step 2
~3 min

Wash and cook the rice separately using a rice cooker or on the stovetop with 2 cups of water over medium-low heat until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

Step 3
~3 min

Crush garlic, onion, lemongrass, and chili in a food processor.

Step 4
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a wok.

Step 5
~3 min

Sauté the processed spices in the hot oil until fragrant.

Step 6
~3 min

Add tuna to the wok.

Step 7
~3 min

Stir-fry the tuna until cooked.

Step 8
~3 min

Add the cooked rice to the wok.

Step 9
~3 min

Sprinkle with lemon juice, pepper, salt, chicken bouillon powder, basil, parsley, and coriander leaves.

Step 10
~3 min

Stir-fry until all ingredients are well combined and heated through.

Step 11
~3 min

Serve with tomato salsa.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chili pepper to your spice preference.

For a richer flavor, use coconut oil instead of olive oil.

Garnish with fried shallots and a fried egg for a more authentic Nasi Goreng experience.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Cook the rice in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with tomato salsa.

Serve with a fried egg on top.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Shrimp Crackers
Satay Skewers

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Indonesia

Cultural Significance

Nasi Goreng is considered one of Indonesia's national dishes.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family Gatherings
Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Lunch
Casual Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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