Nasi Kucing (Cat Rice)
Tiny, flavor-packed portions of seasoned rice with fried shallots, egg, and mixed proteins. Perfect for sharing or a light, addictive meal.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked rice, cooled
- 3 medium Shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 150 g Chicken thigh, diced small
- 100 g Shrimp, peeled and halved
- 2 whole Eggs
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 medium Red chili, minced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add sliced shallots, cook until golden and crispy.
- 3
Transfer crispy shallots to a paper towel to drain.
- 4
In the same skillet, add minced garlic, stir for 10 seconds.
- 5
Add diced chicken, cook until cooked through, about 4 minutes.
- 6
Add halved shrimp, stir until they turn pink, about 90 seconds.
- 7
Push proteins to the side of the skillet.
- 8
Add cooled rice, breaking up clumps with the back of spoon.
- 9
Stir rice and proteins together until evenly combined.
- 10
Pour soy sauce over rice, toss until rice is coated.
- 11
Divide rice mixture into small piles on two plates.
- 12
Fry two eggs sunny-side up in a separate small skillet.
- 13
Top each rice pile with a fried egg.
- 14
Scatter crispy shallots and minced chili over each portion.
- 15
Serve immediately while egg is still warm.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small skillet
- paper towels
- wooden spoon
- two plates
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