Nasi Goreng Pete with Shrimp & Egg
Fragrant Indonesian fried rice loaded with stink beans, shrimp, and a runny egg on top. Bold, savory, and deeply satisfying—the stink beans add a pungent, earthy depth that makes this dish unforgettable.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice, cooled and broken into grains
- 1.5 cups stink beans (pete), fresh or frozen, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 whole eggs
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 whole shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 whole red chilies (bird's eye or serrano), minced
- 3 tbsp kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 whole lime
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 stalks scallions, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
If using fresh stink beans, blanch in boiling water 3 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with a pinch of salt.
- 3
Have all ingredients prepped and within reach—fried rice cooks fast once you begin.
- 4
Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
- 5
Add shrimp and sear 90 seconds per side without moving until opaque throughout. Transfer to a plate.
- 6
Add remaining 1.5 tbsp oil to the pan. Stir in garlic, shallots, and chili for 60 seconds until fragrant.
- 7
Add stink beans and stir-fry 2 minutes, breaking up any clumps.
- 8
Pour in rice, breaking up clumps with the back of a spoon. Stir constantly 3 minutes until heated through.
- 9
Drizzle kecap manis and fish sauce over the rice. Toss well and cook 90 seconds more.
- 10
Return shrimp to the pan and fold gently into the rice. Remove from heat and squeeze lime juice over top.
- 11
Wipe the skillet clean. Add remaining oil over medium-high heat until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
- 12
Crack eggs into the pan and fry until whites set but yolks still jiggle, ~3 minutes.
- 13
Divide fried rice among bowls. Top each with a fried egg. Garnish with scallions if desired. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet or 14-inch wok
- paper towels
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- spoon or spatula
- plate
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