Nasi Goreng...one more from Singapore

Whenever K and I feel homesick....we cook Singaporean fare. The following recipe is a simple, yet one of our most favorite Singapore dish - Nasi Goreng.

Nasi Goreng literally means fried rice. This method of preparation is common in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Every hawker center in Singapore has at least one Indian Muslim Stall that definitely sells mee goreng (fried noodles) and nasi goreng. Its usually prepared with minced mutton, but you can always get a vegetarian version.

















Singapore's Newton Hawker Center at 2am!

Nasi Goreng

Nasi Goreng topped with 'bulls-eye' egg and ketchup

Ingredients

Rice - 2 cups (cook)
Chopped green chillies - 2 -3
Freshly ground red chili paste or 'sambal olek' sauce - 2 tbsp
Tomato sauce
Smart ground original veggie protein crumbles - 1/2 cup (in place of minced mutton)
Quartered tomatoes - 2
Boiled and diced potatoes - 2
Sliced onion - 1
Bean sprouts - 1/4 cup
Finely sliced cabbage - a few pieces
Eggs - 2 - 3
Msg (optional)
Palm sugar - 1 - 2 tsp
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Salt - to taste

Method:

• Heat 2 tbsp oil and fry the onions till golden brown
• Add the red chili paste and the turmeric powder
  
• Throw in the protein crumbles, tomatoes, cabbage, potatoes and stirfry on high heat
• Add salt and sugar
  
• Next add the cooked rice, green chili, beans sprouts and let it cook on medium heat for 5 mins
  
• In the center of your tava/wok, add 1 tsp oil, break the eggs, scramble and mix with rice thoroughly
• Serve with sliced cucumber and tomato ketchup
• Best eaten with teh-ccino