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Surinamese Nasi

Cultural Context

Surinamese Nasi, a beloved dish in Suriname, reflects the country's diverse culinary heritage, influenced by Indonesian, Chinese, and Indian cuisines. Traditionally served during family gatherings and celebrations, it symbolizes togetherness and comfort. Today, variations abound globally, with many adapting the dish to local tastes and available ingredients, making it a popular choice in many households.

SurinameseSRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 cups cooked rice
1 lb chicken, diced
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 ripe plantain, sliced
1 tablespoon shrimp paste
1 teaspoon pimento
2 laurel leaves
3 tablespoons sweet black soy sauce
1 tablespoon salted black soy sauce
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Maggie all-purpose seasoning

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based option while chicken is often less expensive.

kecap manis

🥗Healthier: soy sauce + brown sugar

💰Cheaper: regular soy sauce

Combining soy sauce with brown sugar mimics the sweetness of kecap manis.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

1

Cook the rice a day before or let it cool to ensure it is loose and won't stick together.

2

Decide on the chicken preparation; bake it in the oven as suggested by mom.

3

Use boiled strip chicken for the Nasi.

4

Prepare ripe plantain by deep-frying it as a garnish for the Nasi.

5

Add shrimp paste to the mixture, being careful with the quantity due to its saltiness.

6

Add laurel leaves for flavor while cooking the rice.

7

Heat oil in the skillet to cover the bottom before adding laurel leaves, garlic, onion, and pepper.

8

Add shrimp paste to the mixture and stir to combine.

9

Add salted black soy sauce and sweet soy sauce to the rice, stirring to mix well.

10

Use parboiled rice for this recipe, which gives a fatter grain compared to white rice.

11

Add Maggie all-purpose seasoning to enhance flavor.

12

Stir the mixture together and add the cooked chicken.

13

Add parsley and green onions for garnish.

14

Crack an egg into the mixture and mix it all in thoroughly.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

large skilletspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishsoy

Also Known As

NasiNasi Goreng SurinamSurinamese Fried Rice

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