INDONESIAN FRIED RICE " NASI GORENG "

nasi goreng (fried rice) you can make IT! The bacon may be non-traditional, but it adds a little extra crunch. Great with chicken or beef. Nasi goreng is one of the most popular Indonesian dishes worldwide.

Serves:	4
Preparation time:	10 minutes
Cooking time:	30 minutes
Ready in:	40 minutes

Ingredients for nasi goreng

• 1 1/3 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 2/3 cups water
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
• ¼ pound (100 gram) bacon, cut into strips
• 1/8 cup soy sauce
• 1 (10 ounce - 300 gram) package frozen green peas, thawed
• 2 green onions, chopped

Directions to make nasi goreng

1. In a saucepan bring water to a boil.
2. Add rice and stir.
3. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, season eggs with salt and pepper.
5. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in small frying pan, pour in eggs.
6. Coat the bottom of the pan with the eggs, in order to cook them evenly; cook for about 3 minutes.
7. Flip the eggs, cook one minute more and remove them to a cool surface.
8. Let them cool, then cut them into thin slices. Set aside.
9. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
10. Drain, crumble and set aside.
11. Spoon remaining 2 teaspoons oil into the skillet with the bacon fat.
12. Stir in rice; break up any clumps and toss to coat with oil.
13. Stir in bacon, soy sauce, peas, eggs and green onions.
14. Stir and cook until heated through, approximately 3 minutes.