This Indonesian Shrimp Fried Brown Rice is so flavorful, not your typical fried rice recipe. Years ago, my husband and I were fortunate enough to visit Bali. It was an amazing experience, and to this day, I have wonderful memories of the beautiful landscape, the friendly smiles, all the friends we got to know better, and the feasts we were treated to. One of my favorite memories from that trip was the fried rice we were served each morning called Nasi Goreng.
I think I could eat this Indonesian Shrimp Fried Brown Rice dish almost every morning and never get tired of it. Sweet, spicy and salty, it will wake up your tastebuds in the morning.
Although I’m not claiming this is an authentic recipe, it has the flavors I remember, using sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, onions, garlic, and Thai chilies.
Be warned, if you’re not a spicy food lover, leave out the chili sauce or cut back on it as this is fairly spicy. I loved it, but my son found it a tad too spicy.
Indonesian Shrimp Fried Brown Rice
Ingredients
Seasoning Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet soy sauce (Kwong Hung Seng Sauce)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
Fried Rice
- 6 ounces medium shrimp shelled, deveined
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon rice wine
- 4 teaspoons oil
- 2 whole eggs lightly beaten
- 1/2 onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Thai chili garlic sauce
- 3 cups cold cooked brown rice crumbled with your fingers
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 scallions finely sliced
Instructions
Mix together Seasoning Sauce in a small bowl.
Toss together shrimp, cornstarch and rice wine.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in wok; add beaten eggs and scramble until just set; break into pieces; set aside.
Heat remainder 2 teaspoons oil in wok; add onion and garlic and saute until fragrant, just a minute or so. Add shrimp and spread in a single layer; flip over when lightly browned on the bottom and cook other side. Add rice and cook until warm. Add Seasoning Sauce, peas and scrambled eggs. Continue to toss another 3-4 minutes until rice and peas are hot. Sprinkle with scallions before serving.
Recipe Notes
Be warned, if you’re not a spicy food lover, leave out the chili sauce or cut back on it as this is fairly spicy. I loved it, but my son found it a tad too spicy.
Mmm! This looks so healthy and delicious! The spices sound intriguing and so appetizing!
Thanks Robyn! The sauce is what makes this dish.
Jeanette – I wanna come over to your house for dinner! This looks so darn good! I’ve never heard of “Kwong Hung Seng Sauce” before – so intrigued bout it’s taste!
Wouldn’t it be fun if we lived close to each other!
wow the shrimp are so succulent! I wish I was holding that bowl of rice now.
Thanks Angie – I haven’t made this in so long, I’ve forgotten how much I like it 🙂
This looks incredible! I wish I had a bowl full of this right now! I think fried rice needs to be on the menu in the very near future 😉
Thanks Alanna – fried rice is so versatile – it used to make a regular appearance in our kitchen, but somehow I haven’t made it recently, so this was the perfect reason to make it again.
Oh ho – this is so my kind of recipe (well, any kind of shrimp dish 🙂 Admittedly, I’d leave out the peas but love the flavors here.
Shrimp definitely makes everything taste extra special. Glad you like the flavors even though you don’t like peas 😉
This sounds amazing- and I love fried rice, it is so easy and so versatile! I am heading to Bali next month and this recipe has me so excited for the food 🙂
Thanks Katy – can’t wait to hear about your travels to Bali – enjoy the food – it was fantastic!
as an Indonesian, i approved this recipe lol. My go to fried rice recipe consists of 3 ingredients; garlic, chili and rice. I could go million ways by adding any veggies and/or proteins i have in the fridge.
Thanks Debby – garlic and chili sound perfect – I’m going to make that for breakfast – thanks!
I am totally trying this!!
you know, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen SWEET soy sauce! will look for this at the Asian market! love your fried rice, Jeanette!
My husband went to Bali to visit his parentes when they were missionaries over there..I wish I could’ve accompanied him. I love how simple this recipe is! I always have frozen rice on hand so I’ll be making this very soon 😉
This fried rice looks incredible, Jeanette! I adore the flavors of and love how simple it is!
Such an awesome use of your pantry ingredients! This looks SO flavorful!
Can the wine be substituted? Alcohol free household.
You can just broth instead.