Nasi Goreng Kunyit (turmeric Fried Rice)

Nasi Goreng Kunyit, or Turmeric Fried Rice, is a popular dish in Banjar Cuisine. It is a flavorful and aromatic fried rice dish that is commonly enjoyed as a main course.

Vegetarian Main Course Banjar Indonesian Fried Rice Turmeric Spicy
Nasi Goreng Kunyit (turmeric Fried Rice)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add beaten eggs and scramble until cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside.
  3. Heat the remaining oil in the wok. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Stir in turmeric powder, salt, and sugar. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked rice and mixed vegetables. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Return the scrambled eggs to the wok and mix well with the rice.
  7. Drizzle soy sauce over the rice and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and serve the Nasi Goreng Kunyit hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
10g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Wok or large skillet Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the Nasi Goreng Kunyit with a side of acar (pickled vegetables) and krupuk (shrimp crackers).

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a dash of kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) to the fried rice.

Cost

$10