Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Dried Chillies

   Cut 7-8 dried chillies, discard the seeds, then wash them. Soak the deseeded chillies in hot water for 10-15 minutes to soften.

2. 2.Prepare Dried Shrimp

   Wash 1 tablespoon of dried shrimp and soak them in water for 10-15 minutes.

3. 3.Prepare Chili Paste

   Drain the water from the soaked dried chillies and add them to a mortar. Pound them coarsely. Drain the water from the soaked dried shrimp and add them to the mortar. Add some anchovies, 1 chopped red chilli, 5 chopped shallots, and 6 cloves of garlic. Pound all ingredients coarsely until a rough paste is formed. Set aside.

4. 4.Prepare Eggs

   Crack 3 eggs into a bowl, add some salt and white pepper, then mix well. Set aside.

5. 5.Fry Anchovies

   Pour sufficient oil into a wok. Add a handful of anchovies and fry until crispy and golden brown. Remove the fried anchovies and set them aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

6. 6.Cook Chicken and Spring Onion Stalks

   In the same wok with the remaining oil, add the diced chicken and chopped spring onion stalks. Cook for about 1 minute until the chicken is partially cooked.

7. 7.Sauté Chili Paste

   Add the prepared chili paste to the wok. Cook until the oil separates from the paste, indicating it's well-cooked and fragrant.

8. 8.Add Carrots and Seasonings

   Add the diced carrots to the wok and cook for about 1 minute. Then, add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce and 1-2 tablespoons of sweet soy sauce. Mix all ingredients well.

9. 9.Scramble Eggs

   Pour a little more oil into the wok if needed. Add the beaten eggs and scramble them, mixing with the other ingredients in the wok.

10. 10.Combine with Rice

    Add the 2 cups of cooled, refrigerated cooked rice to the wok. Mix well, ensuring the rice is evenly coated with the chili paste and other ingredients. Add 1 teaspoon of seasoning (cukup rasa).

11. 11.Stir-fry and Finish

    Turn the heat to high and stir-fry the rice until steam rises, indicating the rice is thoroughly heated and slightly toasted. Taste and add salt if needed. Finally, add the fried anchovies, chopped red chilli, and chopped spring onion greens. Turn off the heat and mix well.

12. 12.Serve

    The Nasi Goreng Kampung is ready to be served, garnished with a fried egg, cucumber slices, and prawn crackers.