THE UMAMI DARK-GRAINS

(Our Play on Indonesian Nasi Goreng)

THE UMAMI DARK-GRAINS

Ingredients: 300g Jasmine rice (cold, cooked), 100g Chicken strips, 1 Egg (fried separately), 2 tbsp Kecap Manis (Sweet soy sauce), 1 tbsp Shrimp paste or Soy sauce, 1 Red onion (diced), 2 Green chilies...

Ingredients

  • 300g Jasmine rice (cold, cooked)
  • 100g Chicken strips
  • 1 Egg (fried separately)
  • 2 tbsp Kecap Manis (Sweet soy sauce)
  • 1 tbsp Shrimp paste or Soy sauce
  • 1 Red onion (diced)
  • 2 Green chilies

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry onions and chicken in oil until charred; add the chilies.
  2. The Marriage Add the rice; stir-fry on max heat for 4 minutes until toasted.
  3. The Bloom Add the dark silk ingredients with a 20ml splash of water to help the sugars coat every grain.
  4. The Finish Top with a crispy fried egg and fresh cucumber slices.

Cuisine: Asian

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