Nasi Goreng
Moderate nutritional value
Indonesian fried rice with sweet soy sauce, chicken and a fried egg.
Nasi goreng is Indonesian fried rice: day-old rice stir-fried with a paste of shallots, garlic, chili and shrimp paste, seasoned with sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) and topped with a fried egg; this version has chicken, and shrimp is also common. A 370 g plate has about 550 kcal and 26 g of protein, with 18 g of fat and about 950 mg of sodium. Extra cucumber and tomato add volume for very few calories.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7g | 12.5% |
| Fat | 4.8g | 6.9% |
| Carbs | 19g | 6.3% |
| Simple Sugars | 6.65g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 11.85g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2.0% |
| Water | 68g | 2.7% |
| Calories | 149 | 6.6% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 1.05 | g | 5.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 1.39 | g | 5.6% |
| Polyunsaturated | 2 | g | 15.4% |
| Omega-3 | 0.6 | g | Estimate |
| DHA | 9 | mg | 1.0% |
| Omega-6 | 1.4 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.03 | g | 1.5% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 2.38 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.42 | mg |
| Selenium | 12.2 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 22.2 | mcg | 2.5% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.033 | mg | 2.8% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.095 | mg | 7.3% |
| vitamin B3 | 1.12 | mg | 7.0% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.156 | mg | 9.2% |
| vitamin B9 | 9.07 | mcg | 2.3% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.188 | mcg | 7.8% |
| vitamin C | 2.38 | mg | 2.6% |
| vitamin D | 0.24 (10 IU) | mcg | 1.6% |
| vitamin E | 0.417 | mg | 2.8% |
| vitamin K | 6.51 | mcg | 5.4% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 21.4 | mg | 2.1% |
| iron | 0.634 | mg | 3.5% |
| magnesium | 16.6 | mg | 4.2% |
| phosphorus | 92.4 | mg | 13.2% |
| potassium | 133 | mg | 5.1% |
| sodium | 215 | mg | 9.3% |
| zinc | 0.777 | mg | 7.1% |
| copper | 0.074 | mg | 8.2% |
| manganese | 0.322 | mg | 14.0% |
| selenium | 12.2 | mcg | 22.2% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 185 | mg | 26.4% | 142% |
| Isoleucine | 329 | mg | 23.5% | 135% |
| Leucine | 578 | mg | 21.2% | 116% |
| Lysine | 513 | mg | 24.4% | 131% |
| Methionine | 298 | mg | 28.4% | 159% |
| Phenylalanine | 574 | mg | 32.8% | 172% |
| Threonine | 300 | mg | 28.6% | 147% |
| Tryptophan | 83 | mg | 29.6% | 155% |
| Valine | 386 | mg | 21.2% | 119% |
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Recipe
See full recipeIngredients
- Cooked long-grain rice, 1 day old 800 g
- Boneless chicken thighs, diced 250 g
- Shallots 4 (60 g)
- Garlic 4 cloves
- Red chilies 2 (20 g)
- Shrimp paste (terasi) 1 tsp
- Kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) 3 tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 tsp
- Vegetable oil 3 tbsp
- Eggs 4
- Cucumber, sliced 80 g
- Tomato, sliced 80 g
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pound or blend the shallots, garlic, chilies and shrimp paste into a coarse paste.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a wok over medium-high heat and fry the paste for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 3
Add the chicken and stir-fry for 5 minutes, until cooked through.
- 4
Add the rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the kecap manis, soy sauce and a pinch of salt and toss for 2 minutes, until the rice is evenly colored and hot.
- 6
Fry the eggs in the remaining oil in a separate pan until the whites are set.
- 7
Top each plate of rice with a fried egg and serve with cucumber and tomato on the side.