Easy Nasi Goreng

This is the kind of meal you throw together when you’re tired but still want something warm and deeply satisfying. It relies on bold flavors and simple moves, not careful prep or a long ingredient list.

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Ingredients

• Cold cooked rice (leftover works best)
• Neutral oil
• 1 small onion or shallot, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• Soy sauce
• A small spoon of chili paste or chili flakes
• A pinch of sugar
• Black pepper

Optional add-ins (whatever you have)

• Leftover chicken, shrimp, or tofu
• Frozen peas or chopped vegetables
• Spring onions

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Instructions

1. Start with heat. Warm oil in a large pan or wok.
2. Build the base. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant.
3. Scramble quickly. Push everything to the side, crack in the egg, and stir just until set.
4. Add the rice. Drop it straight into the pan and break it up with a spatula.
5. Season simply. Splash in soy sauce, add chili and sugar, and grind in pepper.
6. Stir-fry briefly. Cook until the rice is hot and slightly crisp in places.
7. Finish and serve immediately, straight from the pan.

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Tips:

• Cold rice keeps the grains separate with no effort.
• Don’t over-stir—let the rice sit to get light browning.
• Taste before adding salt; soy sauce usually does enough.

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