Indonesian Breakfast Fried Rice with Kecap Manis and a Fried Egg

A savory and slightly sweet breakfast fried rice with Indonesian flavors, thanks to the Kecap Manis. Topped with a fried egg for extra richness and protein.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

450

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.85

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Breakfast

Cuisine:

Asian•Chinese

Main Ingredient:

Eggs•Rice

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

4cupsCooked Rice(Day-old rice is best for fried rice.)

£1.50

4tablespoonsKecap Manis(Indonesian sweet soy sauce.)

£0.40

1tablespoonSoy Sauce(Regular or low sodium soy sauce.)

£0.15

3tablespoonsVegetable Oil(For stir-frying.)

£0.10

3clovesGarlic(Minced.)

£0.15

1largeShallot(Finely chopped.)

£0.30

1smallRed Chili Pepper(Finely chopped, adjust to your spice preference. Omit if you don't want it spicy.)

£0.20

2stalksGreen Onions(Chopped.)

£0.30

4Eggs(For frying.)

£1.20

To tasteSalt

To tastePepper

£0.20

1cupCooked Chicken or Shrimp (Optional)(Diced.)

£2.50

1cupFrozen Mixed Vegetables (Optional)(Peas, carrots, corn.)

£0.40

Total Cost

£7.40

£1.85 per serving

The Method

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, shallot, and chili pepper (if using) and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
2
Add the cooked chicken or shrimp (if using) and frozen vegetables (if using) to the wok and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
3
Add the cooked rice to the wok, breaking it up with a spatula. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
4
Pour the Kecap Manis and soy sauce over the rice. Stir-fry to evenly coat the rice with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Stir in the chopped green onions. Remove from heat.
6
While the rice is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Fry the eggs to your desired doneness (sunny-side up, over-easy, etc.). Season with salt and pepper.
7
Divide the fried rice among 4 plates. Top each serving with a fried egg and serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

450 kcal / 1883 kJ

Carbs

58g

22% of RDA

Fat

18g

26% of RDA

Protein

18g

36% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

12 g

13% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Using day-old rice will help prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy.

Adjust the amount of Kecap Manis to your preference. Start with less and add more as needed.

Feel free to add other vegetables or protein to your fried rice, such as mushrooms, tofu, or ham.

For extra flavor, try adding a splash of sesame oil at the end of cooking.

Cooking Equipment

Wok or Large Frying Pan

Small Frying Pan

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