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Fried Rice

History of Fried Rice


Nasi goreng had the same beginnings as other versions of fried rice; as a way to avoid wasting
rice. Frying the rice could prevent the propagation of dangerous microbes, especially in prerefrigeration technology Indonesia and Malaya, and also avoid the need to throw out precious
food.Nasi goreng is traditionally served at home for breakfast and it is traditionally made out of
leftover rice from the night before. Besides ingredients like shallot, tomato, pepper and chili, the
rice is fried with scraps of chicken or beef; usually leftovers from a chicken or beef dish.
Nasi goreng is often described as Indonesia's twist on fried rice. And as with other fried rice
recipes in Asia, it has been suggested that it can trace its origin from Southern Chinese fried rice.
However it is not clear when Indonesians began to adopt the Chinese fried rice and create their
own version. The Chinese influences upon Indonesian cuisine can be seen in mie goreng that
appeared simultaneously with the introduction of the stir frying technique that required the use of
a Chinese wok. The trade between China and the Indonesian archipelago flourished from the era
of Srivijaya around the 10th century and intensified in the Majapahit era around the 15th century.
By that time Chinese immigrants had begun to settle in the archipelago, bringing along with
them their culture and cuisine. Chinese people usually favor freshly cooked hot food, and in their
culture it is taboo to throw away uneaten foodstuffs. As a result, the previous day's leftover rice
was often recooked in the morning. Previously, Indonesians probably simply sun-dried the
leftover rice to make intip or rengginang (rice cracker), the dried rice also could be ground to
make rice flour.
Nasi goreng is ubiquitous in Indonesia, and also popular in neighboring Malaysia and Singapore,
as well as the Netherlands through its colonial ties with Indonesia. In Philippines, nasi goreng
known as Sinangag or garlic fried rice. Today microwave-heated frozen nasi goreng is available
in convenience stores, such as 7-Eleven and Lawson in Indonesia.
Where do you find fried rice served?
1.Homemade
2.Street Vendor
3. Restaurant
4.Convience store
In popular culture
Tante Lien's song "Geef Mij Maar Nasi Goreng" (Just Give Me Nasi Goreng), recorded in 1979,
illustrates historical culinary ties between the Netherlands and Indonesia, as well as whimsically
describing the craving of people of Indo (Eurasian) descent repatriated in the Netherlands for
Indonesian cuisine.

In the 2013 film "Java Heat", Indonesian actor Ario Bayu plays Lieutenant Hashim, a police
detective of Detachment 88 ate one of the Nasi Goreng, the traditional Indonesian food while
questioned by Jake Traver (portrayed by Kellan Lutz) about eating his food before his mobile
patrol car was overturned and killing two terrorists and survives Achmed (portrayed by Mike
Muliadro) and surviving him after both were trapped in the overturned mobile patrol car.
During their 2016 concert in Indonesia, the Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer dedicated a
song inspired by the dish entitled "Nasi Goreng".
Ingredients
The main ingredients of nasi goreng include pre-cooked rice, sweet soy sauce, salt, garlic,
shallot, chilli pepper, spring onions, nutmeg, turmeric, vegetable oil, onions, palm sugar, ginger
garlic paste, and slices of cucumber and tomato for garnishing. Some recipes may add black
pepper, terasi (shrimp paste), fish sauce, or powdered broth as a seasoning and taste enhancer.
Eggs might be mixed into fried rice or fried separately, either as telur ceplok/telur mata sapi
(sunny side up eggs), or telur dadar (omelette), and also telur rebus (boiled eggs). Originally
optional, the addition of fried egg is often named as nasi goreng spesial (pakai telur) or special
fried rice topped with fried egg.
Nasi goreng often add condiments as add-on upon the fried rice. Fried shallot and traditional
crackers are often sprinkled upon to give crispy texture, pickles are added to give sour freshness
in otherwise rather oily dish, while chili paste is to add the zesty spiciness according to one's
preference. Some common condiments are:
Bawang goreng: fried shallot, spinkled upon nasi goreng
Kerupuk: various types of crackers, usually emping or prawn crackers
Acar: pickles made from vinegar preserved cucumber, shallots, carrot, and small chilli pepper
Sambal: chilli sauce
Variants
Nasi goreng is known as fried rice variants commonly found in Indonesia, Malaysia and
Singapore. There are similar fried rice dishes from neighboring countries, such as Philippines
style fried rice called sinangag, and Thai fried rice from Thailand.
People who likes fried rice
The food was not limitation social ladder, as usual enjoyed by anyone and anytime without any
restriction of age or social status. can be enjoyed simply on the roadside stalls, carts around, until
the elite restaurant though.Fried rice is in fact able to occupy the second rank as the world's most
delicious food predicate.

The places which recommended for eat fried rice (especially in Jakarta)
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Nasi Goreng Betawi 99


Nasi Goreng Warung Bhakti
Nasi Goreng Gila Taman Menteng
Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih
Nasi Goreng Kebuli Apjay

When Fried Rice better served ( anytime ) main course


1.For breakfast
2. for lunch
3. for dinner
Where fried rice come from?
Nationwide in Indonesia; also in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei;
Where fried rice also popular?
also popular in Southern Thailand, Suriname and the Netherlands.
Reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasi_goreng
http://www.top10magz.com/10-makanan-terenak-di-dunia/
http://kakilima.porter.id/lima-nasi-goreng-paling-enak-di-jakarta/

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