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Dutch Fried Rice

Cultural Context

Dutch Fried Rice, or Nasi Goreng, has roots in Indonesia, reflecting the colonial history between the Netherlands and Indonesia. This dish embodies the fusion of flavors and ingredients, often made with leftovers, making it a practical and beloved meal in Dutch households. Today, it enjoys popularity beyond its origins, with variations found in many countries, each adding their local twist.

DutchNLmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
chicken fillets
50 grams salt
leek
ham
egg
yesterday's leftover white rice
sunflower oil
MSG (Fatin)
peanut sauce
sweet soy sauce (ketchup Manis)

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is a healthier fat.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal offers a vegan binding alternative.

1

Cut chicken fillets into big chunks using a santoku knife

2

Brine chicken in a liter of water with 50 grams of salt for at least two hours

3

Slice leek, removing the outside leaves and quartering the young fresh leaves

4

Prepare ham, egg, and leftover white rice

5

Heat sunflower oil on a flat top griddle

6

Add leek and ham to the griddle, cooking until leek is soft and shiny

7

Scramble the egg on the griddle and slide it to the side

8

Add leftover rice to the griddle, breaking it up and mixing it with the vegetables

9

Add MSG (Fatin) to the rice mixture for flavor

10

Slide the rice mixture to the side and cover to steam

11

Grill the brined chicken on the hot plate until browned

12

Add a slab of ham to the plate as a garnish

13

Assemble the dish by layering the fried rice, ham, egg, and grilled chicken, topped with peanut sauce and sweet soy sauce

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

flat top griddlesantoku knifechef's knife

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

nut-free

Allergens

shellfishegg

Also Known As

Nasi GorengIndonesian Fried Rice

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