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Sambal Fried Rice Recipe

Indonesian · Main course · 25 min total

A spicy and aromatic Indonesian-style fried rice made with sambal oelek, shrimp paste, and kecap manis, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked and cooled jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 red bird's eye chili, sliced (optional, for extra heat)
• 2 tablespoons sambal oelek
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (terasi), toasted and crumbled
• 1 tablespoon kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 egg, fried sunny-side up (for serving)
• 1/4 cup sliced cucumber (for serving)
• 1/4 cup sliced tomato (for serving)
• 1 tablespoon fried shallots (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add garlic, shallot, and bird's eye chili (if using), and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Add sambal oelek and shrimp paste, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds to combine.
3. Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the rice is well coated with the sambal mixture.
4. Add kecap manis, soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Continue stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until the rice is heated through and slightly caramelized.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, topped with a fried egg, cucumber, tomato, and fried shallots.

Tips

• Use day-old rice for best texture; freshly cooked rice can be too sticky.
• Adjust the amount of sambal oelek to your preferred spice level.
• Sambal fried rice can be customized with additions like shrimp, chicken, or vegetables.

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