10 March 2010

Christmas Island




Nasi Goreng Ayam (Chicken Fried Rice)


CHICKEN
-1 Tbsp oil
-5 oz chicken breast , thinly sliced (or other protein)
-1 Tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce, Note 1)

RICE
-1.5 Tbsp oil
-2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
-1 tsp red chili , finely chopped
-1 onion , small, diced
-3 C. cooked white rice , day old, cold
-2 Tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), divided
-2 tsp shrimp paste, optional

GARNISHES / SIDE SERVINGS (OPTIONAL)
-4 eggs , fried to taste
-1 green onion , sliced
-Tomatos and cucumbers, cut into wedges/chunks
-Fried shallots , store bought (optional)
-Lime wedges


1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add chili and garlic, stir for 10 seconds.
2. Add onion, cook for 1 minute. Add chicken, cook until it mostly turns white, then add 1 Tbsp kecap manis and cook for a further 1 minute or until chicken is mostly cooked through and a bit caramelised.
3. Add rice, 2 Tbsp kecap manis and shrimp paste, if using. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until sauce reduces down and rice grains start to caramelise.
4. Serve, garnished with garnishes of choice.





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