Back to RecipesIndonesia's iconic fried rice — smoky, caramelized day-old rice stir-fried with shrimp paste, sweet soy sauce, and shrimp, topped with a fried egg and crispy shallots. The ultimate street food.
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2
Cuisine
Indonesian
Rating
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Fry shallots in oil until crispy and golden. Remove and set aside.
In the same oil, fry garlic and chili 30 seconds. Add shrimp paste and stir-fry 1 minute.
Add shrimp and cook until pink, 2 minutes.
Add cold rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry on high heat for 3 minutes.
Add kecap manis and soy sauce. Toss until rice is evenly coated and slightly caramelized.
Fry eggs separately. Serve rice topped with fried egg, crispy shallots, cucumber, and prawn crackers.
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