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Vegan Brown Rice Nasi Goreng

Name: Vegan Brown Rice Nasi Goreng
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: indonesian
Ingredients: 3 cup brown rice cooked and chilled; 350 g firm tofu pressed, crumbled; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 2 pcs shallot finely chopped; 3 clove garlic minced; 1 pcs red chili finely chopped; 1 pcs carrot grated; 1 cup cabbage shredded; 0.5 cup green bean trimmed, chopped; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce; 1 tsp sriracha; 0.5 pcs lime juiced; 2 pcs scallion sliced; 2 tbsp fried shallot (optional)

This vegan take on Indonesian fried rice uses brown rice for a healthier twist and is packed with vibrant vegetables and a savory, spicy sauce. It's a satisfying and flavorful meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 45 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 685 kcal

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

3 cupbrown rice, cooked and chilled
350 gfirm tofu, pressed, crumbled
2 tbspsesame oil
2 pcsshallot, finely chopped
3 clovegarlic, minced
1 pcsred chili, finely chopped
1 pcscarrot, grated
1 cupcabbage, shredded
0.5 cupgreen bean, trimmed, chopped

sauce

3 tbspsoy sauce
2 tbspsweet soy sauce
1 tspsriracha
0.5 pcslime, juiced

garnish

2 pcsscallion, sliced
2 tbspfried shallot(optional)

Equipment

frying pan · wok · spatula · small bowl

The method

Step by step

1
Heat sesame oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
2
Add the crumbled tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and slightly crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
About 7 min
3
Add shallot, garlic, and red chili to the same pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
About 3 min
4
Stir in the grated carrot, shredded cabbage, and chopped green beans. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
About 5 min
5
Add the cooked brown rice to the pan and break up any clumps with your spatula. Stir well to combine with the vegetables.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Using day-old chilled rice prevents the nasi goreng from becoming mushy.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, sriracha, and lime juice for the sauce.
About 1 min
7
Pour the sauce over the rice and vegetables. Add the cooked tofu back to the pan.
About 1 min
8
Stir everything together thoroughly, ensuring the sauce coats all the ingredients. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the rice to heat through and absorb the flavors.
About 5 min
9
Serve immediately, garnished with sliced scallions and optional fried shallots.

Per serving

Nutrition

68%Score

Calories: 684.9kcal
Protein: 20.6g
Carbs: 121.1g
Fat: 14.9g
Fibre: 8.5g
Sugar: 8.8g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover Nasi Goreng in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a microwave or a pan over medium heat until warmed through.