Description
Enjoy a taste of Southeast Asia with this Indonesian Prawn Fried Rice, featuring succulent prawns, vibrant vegetables, and fragrant jasmine rice. This quick and easy dish is perfect for any occasion, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of cooked jasmine rice
- 200g of large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 red chili, finely sliced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 cup of green peas
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- 1 teaspoon of fish sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: If you haven’t done so already, cook your jasmine rice according to package instructions. For the best fried rice, it’s ideal to use rice that has been cooked and cooled, preferably left in the fridge overnight.
- Prep the Prawns: Rinse the prawns under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Chop the Vegetables: Mince the garlic, finely chop the onion, and slice the red chili. Dice the carrot into small cubes and set aside.
- Beat the Eggs: In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs and set them aside.
- Heat the Oil: In a large wok or a non-stick frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the hot oil. Stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the Prawns: Toss in the prawns and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Incorporate Vegetables: Add the diced carrot and green peas to the pan. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Scramble the Eggs: Push the prawn and vegetable mixture to one side of the pan. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side and scramble them until just set.
- Add the Rice: Break up any clumps of cooked jasmine rice and add it to the pan.
- Season the Rice: Pour in the soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, and fish sauce (if using). Stir everything together, ensuring that the rice is evenly coated.
- Stir-Fry: Continue to stir-fry the rice for about 5-7 minutes, allowing it to heat through and develop a slight crispy texture.
- Garnish: Stir in the chopped green onions and fresh cilantro (if using).
- Serve: Transfer the fried rice to a serving platter or individual bowls. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
- Enjoy: Dig in and enjoy your delicious Indonesian Prawn Fried Rice!
Notes
- For best results, use day-old rice as it has a firmer texture and prevents the dish from becoming mushy.
- Adjust the amount of chili based on your spice preference.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or corn for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes