Messy Nasi Goreng with Crispy Rice
Tumbled fried rice with a shattered crispy rice layer, egg, and cucumber—the TikTok version of nasi goreng mawut. Ready in under 25 minutes, one skillet.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice (day-old or cold)
- 2 whole eggs
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 whole shallot, minced
- 2 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 1 whole cucumber, sliced into rounds
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add shallot and garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then add cold rice, breaking up clumps with a spoon.
- 3
Stir-fry rice 4–5 minutes until edges start to brown and crisp. Pour soy sauce and vinegar over, toss to coat.
- 4
Push rice to the side. Crack both eggs into the empty space, let them set 30 seconds, then scramble and mix into the rice.
- 5
Cook 1 more minute until eggs are fully cooked, stirring gently. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- 6
Transfer to a plate, top with cucumber slices, and serve immediately while rice is still crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon or spatula
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