Nasi Kucing — Indonesian Fried Rice Portions
Nasi kucing (cat rice) is a beloved Indonesian street food — small, shareable portions of fragrant fried rice served with a fried egg, crispy anchovies, and sambal. This 15-minute version delivers big flavor in a single skillet.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old, chilled)
- 2 whole eggs
- 3 tbsp dried anchovies (ikan teri)
- 2 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 whole shallots, thinly sliced
- ½ whole fresh lime (for squeezing)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- 2
Fry anchovies until fragrant and crispy, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
Add shallots to the same skillet and fry until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Add rice, breaking up clumps with a spoon, then stir-fry for 3 minutes until heated through.
- 5
Drizzle sambal and soy sauce over rice, toss until coated evenly, about 1 minute.
- 6
Push rice to the side of the skillet. Crack eggs into the empty space and fry until whites set, yolks still jiggle, about 3 minutes.
- 7
Divide rice between two bowls. Top each with a fried egg, scatter crispy anchovies and shallots on top, squeeze lime over everything.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or wok
- wooden spoon
- two bowls
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