Cherry & Dennis Recipes
Indonesian Village-style Fried Rice
印尼甘榜炒飯
Recipe overview
Indonesian Village-style Fried Rice is prepared with practical home cookware and ingredients readily available in Hong Kong, with staged preparation and controlled heat preserving the dish's characteristic texture and flavour.
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 800 g cooked rice (prepare as directed)
- 4 piece egg (prepare as directed)
- 60 g dried anchovies (prepare as directed)
- 180 g Cabbage (prepare as directed)
- 1 piece cucumbers (prepare as directed)
Seasoning
- 1 piece onion (prepare as directed)
- 3 clove garlic (prepare as directed)
- 2 piece Red bird’s eye chillies (prepare as directed)
- 2 tbsp Indonesian sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) (prepare as directed)
- 3 tbsp cooking oil (prepare as directed)
- to taste salt (add after tasting)
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Tools
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- small bowl
- measuring cup
- measuring spoons
- wok
- spatula
- wooden spoon
- serving plate
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Steps
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients
Clean, drain and cut cooked rice as specified in the ingredient list, then keep them separate.
Step 2
Prepare the ingredients
Clean, drain and cut dried anchovies as specified in the ingredient list, then keep them separate.
Step 3
Prepare the ingredients
Clean, drain and cut Cabbage, cucumbers as specified in the ingredient list, then keep them separate.
Step 4
Prepare the ingredients
Clean, drain and cut onion, garlic, Red bird’s eye chillies as specified in the ingredient list, then keep them separate.
Step 5
Measure the seasonings
Measure Indonesian sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), salt accurately into small bowls so nothing is missed during cooking.
Step 6
Pan-fry the eggs
Preheat the wok and cooking oil over medium heat for 1 minute, then crack in the 4 eggs one by one and pan-fry for 4 minutes until the whites are fully set and the yolks remain intact; remove and reserve.
Step 7
Fry until evenly dry
Add the dried anchovies and toss over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until dry and crisp; remove and reserve.
Step 8
Sauté the ingredients
Add the onion, garlic and red bird’s eye chillies and stir-fry over medium heat for 2 minutes until fragrant and beginning to colour.
Step 9
Add the main ingredients
Add the cabbage and stir-fry over medium-high heat for 60 seconds until slightly softened but still crisp.
Step 10
Fry until evenly dry
Add the cooked rice and Indonesian sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), then toss over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until the grains are separate, evenly coloured and hot through.
Step 11
Add the main ingredients
Return the dried anchovies, add the salt and toss for 60 seconds until evenly combined; taste, then turn off the heat.
Step 12
Serve with fried eggs and cucumber
Divide the fried rice among 4 plates, top each with 1 fried egg and add cucumber slices, then serve immediately.
Common mistakes
- Failing to measure and separate the ingredients first can disrupt the cooking sequence.
- Excessive heat or cooking time can damage the intended texture.
Tips
Arrange every ingredient in step order before cooking to keep the process smooth.
Taste at the end before adjusting saltiness to avoid over-seasoning.
