
Nasi Goreng Kampung (Village Style Fried Rice)
A traditional Malaysian village-style fried rice, known for its unique savory and spicy flavor, primarily from dried anchovies (ikan bilis) and a special chili paste. This recipe emphasizes the distinct taste achieved by pounding fresh spices and frying ingredients separately before combining with rice.
Nutrition· per serving · estimated
Ingredients13 items
Instructions
- 1
Break up the overnight cooked rice in a bowl to separate the grains. Set aside.
- 2
Peel and devein the shrimp. Set aside.
- 3
Wash the dried anchovies (ikan bilis) thoroughly. Separate 15g for the chili paste and 15g for frying as garnish.
- 4
In a mortar, add 15g of washed dried anchovies, garlic, shallot, green chili padi, red chili padi, and belacan. Pound until a coarse paste is formed.
- 5
Wash the kangkung and pluck the tender leaves and stems. Set aside.
- 6
Crack the egg into a small bowl. Set aside.
- 7
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a wok over medium-low heat. Add the remaining 15g of dried anchovies and fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside as garnish.
- 8
In the same wok with the remaining oil, add the egg and scramble it until just cooked (not too firm). Remove and set aside.
- 9
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the wok. Add the pounded chili paste and sauté over low heat until very fragrant, slightly dry, and the color deepens.
- 10
Add the prepared rice to the wok. Stir-fry thoroughly, breaking up any clumps, ensuring the chili paste is evenly distributed.
- 11
Season the fried rice with salt. Continue to stir-fry.
- 12
Increase the heat to high. Add the scrambled egg, kangkung, and raw shrimp to the wok. Stir-fry vigorously until the kangkung is tender-crisp and the shrimp are cooked through. If the rice feels too dry, add a tiny splash of water.
- 13
Serve the Nasi Goreng Kampung hot, garnished with the crispy fried anchovies and slices of fresh cucumber.
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