This fried rice is often served for breakfast in Indonesian countries. I remember it from my trip to Malaysia several years ago. You can vary the heat to your personal taste.

Nasi Goreng

Indonesian Fried Rice

Serves 2-4

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 medium onion, sliced

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 red chilies, chopped or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or garlic-chile paste

1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

1 pound cold cooked rice

dash of dark sesame oil

Heat the oil in a heavy pan or wok, add the onion garlic and chilies and stir fry fry for one minute, taking care not to burn the garlic. Add the rice, soy sauce and brown sugar. Mix and cook, stirring continuously for 5-6 minutes, adding more oil if the rice sticks too much. Just before serving, add the sesame oil to the pan and mix well. Garnish with egg strips or 1 fried egg per person.

To this base you can add (before adding rice):

chopped ham

cooked chicken, cubed

cooked shrimps

green peas

beef

pork

mushrooms

Garnish with

cucumber slices

roasted peanuts

egg strips or fried egg

tomato wedges

green onions

Serve the rice with soy sauce and chile paste on the side, so everyone can season their rice to taste.

Source: Recipe Cottage

Note: I stir-fried small cubes of uncooked chicken breast with the onion and garlic, then added the seasonings and peas before adding the rice. White rice is usual, but I used brown for more nutrition.

Teresa