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Vegan Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

This famous Indonesian dish is made with leftover rice stir fried with vegan tofu egg, vegetables, and fresh aromatics. Perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indonesian, Malaysian
Keyword: fried rice, zero waste
Servings: 2 1 if you're really hungry!

Ingredients

Vegan Tofu Egg

  • 100 g extra firm tofu
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp black salt

Nasi Goreng

  • 1.5 cups cooked white rice day old
  • neutral or olive oil for frying
  • 1/2 red onion sub 2 shallots
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 large red chili
  • 1 tbsp kecap manis
  • 1 tsp vegan shrimp paste optional
  • 1 cup mushrooms any kind, I used maitake
  • 1/4 cup chopped long beans
  • 1 tsp kecap manis
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce

Garnish

  • 2 stalks scallions
  • 4 tomato wedges
  • 6 slices cucumber
  • 2 tbsp fried shallots
  • lime wedges
  • vegan sambal optional

Instructions

  • If you don’t have day-old rice, cook fresh rice, spread it on a tray to cool, and let it sit for 20-30 minutes to dry out. Cold rice is easier to fry and won’t clump together.
  • Dice shallots or red onion finely.
  • Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add your shredded mushrooms and saute with kecap manis until browned. Keep aside.
  • Crumble tofu and add all your seasonings. Mix together and stir fry in the same pan for 1-2 minutes. Remove the tofu and set aside.
  • Add more olive oil if necessary. Sauté the shallots until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the white part of scallions, red chilies, minced garlic and saute for a minute.
  • Add kecap manis, long beans and other vegetables (if using) to the pan. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still vibrant. Add tofu egg and mushrooms back into the pan.
  • Add the cold rice to the pan and break up any clumps. Stir well to combine with the vegetables.
  • Drizzle dark soy sauce. Stir-fry everything together until the rice is evenly coated and heated through.
  • Serve nasi goreng with your choice of garnish: fried shallots, sliced cucumber, tomato wedges, lime wedges, red chilies, and spring onions.