Spicy Mixed Protein Fried Rice
Nasi goreng mawut—Indonesian fried rice loaded with shrimp, chicken, and egg, bound together with a fiery sambal-soy glaze. Crispy, punchy, done in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice (day-old, chilled)
- 6 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 oz boneless chicken thigh or breast, diced small
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 whole shallots or green onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add diced chicken, stirring, until no pink remains, about 4 minutes.
- 2
Add shrimp, stirring, until they pink and curl, about 2 minutes. Push everything to the side of the pan.
- 3
Pour beaten eggs into the empty space and scramble until just set, about 60 seconds. Fold in with the protein.
- 4
Stir in chilled rice, breaking up clumps with the back of a spoon, for 2 minutes until grains separate and heat through.
- 5
Add sambal and soy sauce, tossing constantly, until rice is glossy and evenly coated, about 60 seconds.
- 6
Transfer to a plate and top with sliced shallots or green onion. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large wok or 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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