A quick trip back in time – with a plate of steaming nasi goreng
Some smells and tastes take you back home in one bite. To Saturday evenings with the scent of fried rice in the kitchen. To a generous spoonful of satay sauce, a handful of fried onions, and that familiar crunch of seroendeng.
Do you live abroad now? No worries – with this simple recipe you can bring that real Dutch nasi experience back to your plate in a few minutes. Because you don’t just taste the Netherlands… you feel it too.
Recipe for simple, Dutch Nasi Goreng with seroendeng and satay sauce
Ingredients (for 2-3 people):
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300 g cooked (preferably cooled) rice
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1 packet nasi spice paste
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2-3 tbsp ketjap manis
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2 tbsp oil (sunflower or sesame oil)
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1 onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic (optional)
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2 eggs
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1 handful fried onions
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2-3 tbsp seroendeng
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100 ml satay sauce (ready-made or homemade)
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Optional: pieces of chicken, ham or vegetarian strips
👨🍳 Preparation:
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Fry the eggs as scrambled eggs or omelet and set aside.
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Heat the oil in a wok or large pan. Sauté the onion (and garlic) until translucent.
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Add the nasi spice paste and stir-fry briefly until fragrant.
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Add the rice, fry well until everything is mixed.
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Add the ketjap and stir. Then add the eggs as well.
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Divide the nasi over plates and top with:
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1 generous tablespoon seroendeng
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1 tablespoon fried onions
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A generous spoonful of warm satay sauce on the side
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🍽️ Serve with:
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Prawn crackers
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Atjar
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Pickled cucumber
👉 Tip: This dish is ideal for using up leftover vegetables or meat.
👉 Extra nostalgia: Serve in aluminum trays with a little fork 😉
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