Just My Story About Nasi Goreng

Fried rice. Well, I believe everyone knows fried rice. Fried rice is called nasi goreng in bahasa.

After watching some videos on youtube and reading some articles, I find there are many styles of fried rice. But since I'm more familiar with nasi goreng, let's just talk about it.

Close up photo of nasi goreng, acar, and krupuk. Photo by restyu.

Nasi goreng here use sambal for seasoning. So, it's spicier than the usual fried rice. Since we use kecap manis or sweet soy sauce, nasi goreng has a darker color and slightly sweet taste.

Today, let's talk about the nasi goreng's vendor near my place. Maybe next time, I will write about my home cook nasi goreng that my father taught me.

I usually buy nasi goreng from food stall. They usually open at evening until night. One plate of normal nasi goreng is costed around Rp13.000-18.000.

I ordered one nasi goreng take away. I choose the mild one since I got stomach upset this morning, so I didn't dare to try any spicy food for now.

It took about 10 minutes for the seller preparing my meal. While I was waiting, I was paying attention how the seller cooked nasi goreng. i just found that his style making nasi goreng is a bit different with my father.

He cooked the egg first, then added sausage, meatball, and chicken. After that, he added sambal. Tossing it a bit before putting the rice. He gave seasonings tossing it again and adding some greens.

Well, I was a bit surprised when I watched that. Cause usually I cook the sambal first with the egg.

Take away nasi goreng. Photo by restyu.

Cause I order take away, my food is wrapped in food wax paper. He didn't forget to give krupuk and acar as the complement.

Once I open it, I can smell something sweet, spicy, and aromatic on it.

It's savory and slightly sweet. I can taste something like gulai or kare flavor too. The gulai flavor is just a tiny bit adding a new taste for me.

Nasi goreng, acar, and kerupuk for my dinner. Photo by restyu.

Acar gives slightly acidity and freshness. Make it not greasy for real. Krupuk is also crunchy and gives more texture. I enjoy every bites combination of rice, sausage, egg, meatball, chicken, and mustard green with the seasoning. It just suits my taste.

Well, let me finish my dinner and I will write about my homemade nasi goreng next time.

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—restyu, 050722.