Indonesian Island-Inspired Fried Rice
A flavorful and vibrant fried rice dish featuring tender shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and aromatic spices. This easy-to-make recipe combines traditional Indonesian flavors with a modern twist, resulting in a stylish and satisfying meal packed with enticing textures and colors.
ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice, cooked and chilled
- 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 green onions, sliced diagonally
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 2.
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and sauté the minced garlic and onion until fragrant and slightly golden.
- 3.
Add the diced carrot, red bell pepper, and frozen peas. Stir-fry the vegetables until they are tender-crisp.
- 4.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them with the vegetables.
- 5.
Add the cooked rice to the skillet and break it up with a spatula, stirring to combine it evenly with the vegetables.
- 6.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sweet soy sauce, chili powder, and turmeric powder. Pour the sauce mixture over the rice and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- 7.
Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet and stir-fry for another 2 minutes or until everything is heated through.
- 8.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions.
