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    Home » Recipes » Asian » Nasi Goreng Spam

    Nasi Goreng Spam

    Last Modified: January 12, 2021 - Published by: christieathome - Comments: 2 Comments

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    Nasi Goreng Spam

    Nasi Goreng Spam. Delicious sweet savoury spam fried rice with a tang, with a crispy egg over top. This Indonesian fried rice is totally scrumptious and will keep you coming back for more. It truly hits the spot when accompanied with fresh cucumbers, lime juice, red chili, crispy fried shallots and fresh tomatoes. Perfect for dinner or lunch. Ready in less than 20 minutes.

    This is my all-time favourite fried rice recipe. If you have not tried this way of cooking fried rice then you must! You must, you must and you must! It is probably the best nasi goreng with spam out there with my twist of using spam, rather than using chicken or pork. The best part about this dish is it is extremely easy to make and quick to make!

    Nasi Goreng originates from Indonesia and has become very popular in Malaysia and Singapore. The key ingredient to this dish is Kecap Manis also known as Sweet Soy Sauce. It’s slightly thicker and darker in colour. The taste is sweet as the name mentions. If you don’t have Sweet Soy Sauce at home you may substitute with dark soy sauce and add 3 tbsp of sugar.

    Easy to make!

    My nasi goreng recipe with spam is incredibly easy to make. There’s nothing challenging about it at all! It comes together in 20 minutes so it’s perfect for a weeknight meal or for meal preparation as the fried rice can last up to 3-4 days in the fridge if you separate it from the toppings.

    Nasi Goreng Spam

    Tips for making the best Nasi Goreng

    Use day old cold rice. This is mandatory. When you combine soft cooked warm rice with the sauce, it will go mushy in your wok or pan.

    I would recommend using jasmine rice and not sticky or short grain rice.

    Use fresh ingredients that are high quality, especially when it comes to your toppings.

    Prepare all your ingredients in advance from preparing your fried rice sauce, slicing all the vegetables, chili, green onions, shallots down to cracking an egg into a bowl. This will help keep that fried rice from going mushy in your hot pan from sitting too long if you are multitasking.

    Once the rice is combined with the sauce, do not overcook. Remove and transfer to a serving plate immediately.

    Fry the end at the end in a clean pan. This will ensure a nice hot runny egg over that yummy fried rice.

    What does nasi goreng taste like?

    It is a sweet, savoury, and smoky fried rice that can be spicy if you add red chilis into the fried rice. It’s very aromatic and absolutely delicious when lime juice is squeezed over top as well as refreshing with the cucumbers and tomatoes.

    What do you eat nasi goreng with?

    You can eat it with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, fried egg, fried shallots, green onions, red chili with lime juice squeezed over top. Sometimes this dish is served with peanuts too.

    Nasi Goreng Spam

    What's the difference between nasi goreng and fried rice?

    The difference is that Nasi Goreng traditionally uses Kecap Manis (sweet soy sauce) and shrimp paste or anchovies. Fried rice on the other hand uses regular soy sauce (sometimes not even depending on the type of fried rice), which is not sweet.

    What is nasi goreng paste made of?

    My version is made of tomato paste, Kecap Manis (sweet soy sauce), dark soy sauce, brown sugar, tamarind paste, water, and garlic.

    What is the difference between nasi goreng and Bami Goreng?

    Nasi goreng is made with fried rice and Bami Goreng is made with noodles.

    How do I substitute kecap manis?

    I would recommend substituting it with the same amount of (2 tbsp) dark soy sauce and mixing in 2 tbsp of brown sugar for this recipe specifically.

    Is nasi goreng unhealthy?

    This would depend on the ingredients you use from the protein source to the toppings you add on. It can be a very healthy dish if you top it with lots of cucumbers, tomatoes and use chicken instead of spam and use less oil when frying the egg.

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    Nasi Goreng Spam

    For this recipe

    You will need the following nasi goreng ingredients:

    3 tbsp avocado or vegetable oil
    1 shallot, finely sliced
    170 grams spam, diced
    500 grams cooked jasmine rice
    ½ tbsp minced garlic
    3 eggs

    Rice sauce:
    1 tsp sesame oil
    2 tsp brown sugar
    1 tbsp dark soy sauce
    2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
    1 tsp fish sauce
    2 tbsp tomato paste
    11 grams tamarind paste mixed with 2 tbsp hot water, with pulp removed

    Toppings:
    1 fried shallot, sliced
    1 cucumber, sliced
    2 tomatoes, sliced
    1 Red chilli
    2 stalks green onion, finely sliced

    How to make Nasi Goreng

    Slice your spam, cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, limes, chilis and shallots as instructed.

    In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce for the rice.

    In another small bowl, mix tamarind paste and 2 tbsp hot boiling water. Mash the paste up until it becomes a thick liquid. Remove and discard the pulp leaving a concentrate behind. Set aside.

    Then in your hot wok or pan set over low-medium heat, add only 2 tbsp avocado or vegetable oil followed by 1 shallot sliced. Fry until they become browned and crispy on both sides. Remove and transfer to a small bowl leaving the oil in the pan.

    Raise heat to medium high and add in the remaining shallot, spam and garlic. Give this a mix and fry for 3 minutes until spam is slightly browned.

    Add in day-old cooked rice and break apart. Mix rice with other ingredients and allow this to cook in the pan for 1-2 minutes until it begins to steam.

    Pour in sauce and quickly mix with rice. Once every grain of rice is covered in sauce, quickly remove and transfer to a serving plate. This should only take 2-3 minutes or less. Do not overcook. Keep warm by covering it with a lid.

    Clean your wok or pan and set it over high heat. Add add 1 tbsp of oil. Crack your first egg into a bowl and slide the egg into the hot oil to shallow fry until you get crispy edges. The egg yolk should be runny. Repeat this process for remaining eggs. Place cooked eggs over fried rice.

    Garnish rice with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red chili, green onion, fried shallots and limes. Enjoy!

    Nasi Goreng Spam

    Give it a try!

    Well I hope you give my Nasi Goreng Spam recipe a try! It always excites me when you guys make my recipes and I hope this is one you try.

    Thanks for visiting my blog! If you enjoyed this nasi goreng easy recipe, please share it with your family and friends or on social media! Take a picture if you've made my recipe and tag me on Instagram @ChristieAtHome in your feed or stories so I can share your creation in my stories with credits to you!

    Made this recipe and loved it?

    If you could leave a star rating for my nasi goreng fried rice, I would greatly appreciate it 🙂 Thanks so much!

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    Christie

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    Nasi Goreng Spam (20-min. Easy Recipe)

    christieathome
    Nasi Goreng Spam. Delicious sweet savoury spam fried rice with a tang, with a crispy egg over top. This Indonesian fried rice is totally scrumptious and will keep you coming back for more. It truly hits the spot when accompanied with fresh cucumbers, lime juice, red chili, crispy fried shallots and fresh tomatoes. Perfect for dinner or lunch. Ready in less than 20 minutes.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine asian, indonesian, malaysian, singaporean
    Servings 2
    Calories 1682 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tbsp avocado oil
    • 1 shallot finely sliced
    • 170 grams spam diced
    • 500 grams cooked jasmine rice
    • ½ tbsp garlic minced
    • 3 eggs

    Rice sauce:

    • 1 tsp sesame oil
    • 2 tsp brown sugar
    • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp Kecap Manis (If you don't have this ingredient, substitute with 2 tbsp dark soy sauce with 2 tbsp brown sugar)
    • 1 tsp fish sauce
    • 2 tbsp tomato paste
    • 11 grams tamarind paste mixed with 2 tbsp hot water with pulp removed

    Toppings:

    • 1 shallot sliced and fried
    • 1 cucumber sliced
    • 2 tomatoes sliced
    • 1 red chili pepper sliced
    • 2 stalks green onion finely sliced
    • 1 lime sliced into quarters

    Instructions
     

    • Slice your spam, cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, limes, chilis and shallots as instructed.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce for the rice.
    • In another small bowl, mix tamarind paste and 2 tbsp hot boiling water. Mash the paste up until it becomes a thick liquid. Remove and discard the pulp leaving a concentrate behind. Set aside.
    • Then in your hot wok or pan set over low-medium heat, add only 2 tbsp avocado or vegetable oil followed by 1 shallot sliced. Fry until they become browned and crispy on both sides. Remove and transfer to a small bowl leaving the oil in the pan.
    • Raise heat to medium high and add in the remaining shallot, spam and garlic. Give this a mix and fry for 3 minutes until spam is slightly browned.
    • Add in day-old cooked rice and break apart. Mix rice with other ingredients and allow this to cook in the pan for 1-2 minutes until it begins to steam.
    • Pour in sauce and quickly mix with rice. Once every grain of rice is covered in sauce, quickly remove and transfer to a serving plate. This should only take 2-3 minutes or less. Do not overcook. Keep warm by covering it with a lid.
    • Clean your wok or pan and set it over high heat. Add add 1 tbsp of oil. Crack your first egg into a bowl and slide the egg into the hot oil to shallow fry until you get crispy edges. The egg yolk should be runny. Repeat this process for remaining eggs. Place cooked eggs over fried rice.
    • Garnish rice with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red chili, green onion, fried shallots and limes. Enjoy!

    NOTES

    Enjoyed my recipe?Please leave a 5 star review (be kind)! Tag me on social media @christieathome as I'd love to see your creations!

    Suggested Equipment & Products

    Wok
    Rice Cooker
    Measuring Set
    Kecap Manis
    Dark Soy Sauce
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    Nutrition
    Calories: 1682kcal | Carbohydrates: 251g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 306mg | Sodium: 2514mg | Potassium: 1683mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 2087IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 6mg

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Michelle | Sift & Simmer

      January 12, 2021 at 10:59 pm

      5 stars
      Mmm spam makes everything taste better! Looks delish Christie!

      Reply
    2. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      January 25, 2021 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      That beautiful fried egg on top and those fresh veggies make this dish so irresistible... and that was such a smart tip to use day old cold rice!

      Reply

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