World Flavors Cookbook

Nasi Goreng Kampung

Village-style fried rice with crispy anchovies, water spinach, and egg — simpler and more rustic than the restaurant version.

Cuisine: Indonesia

Ingredients

• 400g cold cooked rice
• 50g dried anchovies (ikan bilis), rinsed
• 2 eggs
• 100g kangkung (water spinach) or kale
• 2 tbsp sambal (chili paste)
• 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
• 1 tomato, diced
• 2 shallots, sliced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Fry dried anchovies in oil until crispy. Remove.
2. Fry shallots. Add sambal and fry until fragrant.
3. Push to side. Scramble eggs.
4. Add cold rice. Stir-fry vigorously over high heat.
5. Add kecap manis and tomato. Toss well.
6. Add greens. Toss briefly.
7. Top with crispy anchovies.