---
title: Nasi Goreng
tags:
  - indonesian
  - main
source:
  name: Connoisseurus Veg
  author: Alissa Saenz
  url: https://www.connoisseurusveg.com/vegan-nasi-goreng/#recipe
locale: en_US
diet: vegan
servings: 3
time: 30m
---

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= Rice

> This recipe works best with leftover rice that's been in the refrigerator for a day or two. Use it cold, straight from the fridge.

If cooking fresh @rice{1%cup}: Before mise-en-place-ing other ingredients: Cook @rice{} in a #small pot{} with @-water{2%cup}:
Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and let steam covered for ~{25-30%min}.

= Tempeh

Coat the bottom of a #large wok or skillet{} with @vegetable oil{1%tbsp} and place it over medium heat.
Add the @tempeh{250%g}(diced) and cook it for about ~{8%min}, flipping the pieces once or twice, until browned.

Drizzle the @&(~1)tempeh{} with @soy sauce{2%tbsp}, gently flipping the pieces so they're evenly coated.
Cook the @&(~1)tempeh{} for another minute or two, until most of the liquid has dried up.

Remove the @&(~1)tempeh{} from the pan and transfer to a plate.

= Fried Rice

Stir @soy sauce{2%tbsp}, @kecap manis{2%tbsp} and @sambal oelek{1%tsp} together in a #small bowl{}.

Add @vegetable oil{2%tbsp} to the wok and raise the heat to medium-high.
Give the oil a minute to heat up.

Add @red bell pepper{1}(diced), @medium shallot{1}(sliced) and @medium carrot{1} to the wok.
Stir-fry the vegetables for about ~{2%min}, until the @medium shallot|shallots{} are soft and the @medium carrot|carrots{} and @red bell pepper|pepper{} have brightened in color and become tender-crisp.

Add @garlic{2%cloves}(minced) to the wok and sauté it very briefly, stirring constantly, until it becomes fragrant (about 30 seconds).

Add the @&(=1)cooked rice{} to the wok, then pour the @&(~4)sauce mixture{} over it.
Quickly combine the ingredients and stir-fry the rice for about ~{2%min}, constantly stirring and flipping it, until it becomes crispy in spots.

Stir in the @&(=2)cooked tempeh{}, @frozen peas{1/2%cup}(thawed) and @spring onions{2}(sliced), then remove the wok from heat.

Divide onto plates and serve with @cucumber{1/2}(sliced), @tomatoes{2}(sliced) and @lime{1}(cut into wedges).