nasi goreng

Nasi goreng (English pronunciation: /ˌnɑːsi ɡɒˈrɛŋ/), (Indonesian and Malay for 'fried rice') is a Southeast Asian rice dish typically prepared with pre-cooked rice stir-fried in a small amount of oil or margarine and seasoned with ingredients such as sweet soy sauce, shallots, garlic, ground shrimp paste, tamarind and chilli. It is commonly served with additional ingredients, including egg, chicken, prawns and vegetables.

The dish is widely consumed across Maritime Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and southern Thailand, where it forms part of daily meals, street-food culture and festive cuisine. Nasi goreng is distinguished from other Asian fried rice recipes by its aromatic, smoky flavour, often derived from caramelised sweet soy sauce and powdered shrimp paste, and is generally spicier than Chinese-style fried rice. Over time, many regional variations of nasi goreng have emerged, reflecting local ingredients, culinary influences and distinctive cooking techniques.