Comments on: Nasi Goreng / Indonesian Style Fried Rice

By: Marketman

Marketman — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:10:49 +0000

Lou, Indonesian food is well spiced, though not only chili as a spice. Turmeric, galanggal, etc. are other portions of the flavor profile. But yes, a lot of good Indonesian food is spicy. Sorry, I am based in Manila, I have no clue what the restaurant choices are in Vancouver…

By: Lou Kirkpatrick

Lou Kirkpatrick — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:30:37 +0000

Your recipes and photos sure look so tempting. The only problem is I don’t usually enjoy very hot and spicy foods. Can I cook those recipes with a lot less spices and yet taste the same authentic Indonesian food? Where can I buy good Indonesian cook book? Do you know any good Indonesian restaurant in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada?

Thanks,

LOU

By: Charles Cortez

Charles Cortez — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:26:15 +0000

goodness so glad i came across this thread. The replies here sure bring back lots of good memories when I was back in Jakarta. I always ask my mom who works for a travel agency back there to bring back home sambal sauce and other spices. Try mixing the nasi goreng with pan fried mie goreng. or or or add in cheese or corned beef. Have you guys ever had that variation back in Jkt?

By: Ray

Ray — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:03:55 +0000

There are a lot kind of nasi goreng in Indonesia. My favourite is the authentic Jakarta style nasi goreng kambing. This is the best nasi goreng I’ve ever tasted. You have to try this at Kebon Sirih Jakarta, if you like lamb dishes.

By: Erick

Erick — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:53:11 +0000

Guys, don’t forget to update here if you find newly open Indonesian restaurant, especially cuisine from Sumatra :D

NASI Padang, NASI Gurih, Satay Padang, Mie Sop Bakso, so many more

Cheers

By: Marketman

Marketman — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:34:05 +0000

minerva, personally, I would love it if there were a good Indonesian restaurant in Manila. Sop Buntot, Soto Ayam, the sates, the nasi goreng, mie gorengs, acar, samba, etc. :)

By: minerva

minerva — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:32:37 +0000

Hey MM.. I found ur blog randomly :) I’m Indonesian living in Jakarta.
My parents are working in Manila since few months ago. And I also can’t
Find any indonesian restaurant in Manila.. I always think to open one.. I mean a good one.
Do u think local will love our food taste? Thk u ;)

By: buddy r

buddy r — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:02:47 +0000

hi guys!

just like you i have an indonesian connection having worked there for abt 5 years. my favorite nasi goreng recipe i learned from an indonesian cook who worked with me in the same establishment. maybe if you have the time, you can try it:

– put garlic, red onions, red bell pepper, ketchup, salt, MSG if you want, in a blender and blend ingredients together. you can decide on your own proportions. usually i put as much garlic as the onions
– heat up some margarine in a wok and saute the blended ingredients until you get a thick paste
– let cool and store the mixture in the ref.

to prepare the nasi goreng, heat some oil and lightly fry ground beef or sliced meat balls, add the abt 2 tbsp of nasi goreng sauce, saute for a while then throw in the rice. mix and fry and make sure that all the rice is coated with the sauce. add salt to taste

By: Pepy @ Indonesia Eats

Pepy @ Indonesia Eats — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:35:24 +0000

Having an Indonesian background, I never find the same taste of nasi goreng outside the country :)

My family’s recipe always uses the leftover rice and sambal terasi. Shallots (not garlic), terasi, chilies and overnight cold cooked rice are the key to make nasi goreng.

My favourite nasi goreng is topped with fried shallots, fried egg, kerupuk and acar.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:02:48 +0000

I love nasi goreng as well! Was in Bali in 2007 and the food there is just amazing.. Has anyone tried babu galing (roasted pig) in the market in Ubug… Yummm.

Tried Penang in Maryland as well few years ago when visiting my brother and it was heaven..