Nasi Goreng Paprik Ayam | Chicken Paprik Fried Rice
Nasi goreng is a great option to finish your leftover rice, and the textures become much better after you refrigerate your leftover rice overnight.
Nasi goreng paprik or known as Paprik fried rice is my favorite nasi goreng of all other types of nasi goreng.
I love nasi goreng paprik ever since I was adolescent, and I used to order nasi goreng paprik ayam almost everyday when I was studying in college and I was never get bored to eat nasi goreng paprik.
What makes nasi goreng paprik special than other nasi goreng is it has thick, spicy and savory paprik gravy to be eaten with nasi goreng which is usually fried with using dried red chili paste, crushed garlic, veggies and seasonings.
If you're curious to know where does nasi goreng paprik originates from, based on my reading, the word Pad prik is a Thai phrase where "pad" means stir fry, whereas "prik" means chili.
But the nasi goreng paprik itself originates from Malaysia which has the flavors of Thai cuisine.
We have seafood paprik, beef paprik, chicken paprik and a mix of seafood and meat paprik here.
Vegan can opt for vegetables paprik.
To make paprik, you'll need kaffir lime leaves, the meat/seafood/veggies, chili sauce, oyster sauce and tomato ketchup.
You can add bruised lemongrass if you have any, it'll make you paprik more fragrant and citrusy.
Thai is also popular with the use of fish or squid sauce for additional seasoning to the dish, but I'm not used to add those seasonings in my cooking.
Plus, Mr Hubby does not prefer to have these ingredients added into our dishes.
Even without those two seasonings, our nasi goreng paprik is so delicious and flavorful, and if I might say, this homemade nasi goreng paprik tastes much better than the takeout nasi goreng paprik.
With fresh meat and veggies added into your nasi goreng paprik, you won't crave to eat nasi goreng paprik outside anymore.
The good news is, you can skip a few calories by skipping the additional seasonings added into the takeout nasi goreng paprik and make healthier version of nasi goreng paprik at home instead for your loved one!
My trick to avoid extra calories into my nasi goreng is to use a non-stick wok when I cook nasi goreng.
This way, I need lesser amount of cooking oil compared to when I use non non-stick wok to fry my nasi goreng.
Popular veggies for your nasi goreng paprik are baby corns, cut in half, long beans and carrot.
You may also add capsicum to make your paprik more colorful and appetizing.
Paprik is not only delicious to be paired with fried rice, it is also delicious when enjoyed with plain rice.
The key is to always freshly prepared the paprik and make sure not to overcook the veggies, or unless the they'll no longer crispy.
So, here you are, my simple, homemade version of nasi goreng paprik.
NASI GORENG PAPRIK AYAM
Category: Ala Carte
Serving Size: 4 to 6 people
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng):
4 cups of cold rice
4 cloves of garlic - chopped
4 tablespoons of dried chili paste
2 tablespoons of chili sauce
3 bird's eye chilies - bruised (optional if you like spicy) - I didn't put
1/2 cup of mix veggies
1 red chili - sliced diagonally
1/2 chicken stock cube or 1 teaspoon of chicken stock powder
2 eggs
Salt to taste
Sugar if needed
2 to 3 tablespoons of cooking oil
Chicken Paprik:
1 piece of chicken breast - cut into chunks
3 cloves of garlic - chopped
1 lemongrass - bruised
1 onion - sliced
4 to 5 tablespoons of dried chili paste
3 kefir lime leaves
3 bird's eye chilies - bruised (optional if you like spicy) - I didn't put
2 tablespoons of oyster sauce
3 tablespoons of tomato ketchup
5 tablespoons of chili sauce
2 cups of water
1/2 carrot - julienned
3 long beans - cut into 2 inch pieces
Salt to taste
Sugar as needed
3 tablespoons of cooking oil
Garnish:
Cucumber - sliced
Salad - chopped
Tomato - sliced
Green onion - chopped
Chinese celery - chopped
Fried eggs
INSTRUCTIONS
Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng):
Heat oil in a wok (I prefer to use a non-stick wok), once oil is hot, add in chopped garlic and sauté over medium high heat, until fragrant and slightly brownish. Lower the heat to medium, add in dried chili paste and fry until the oil separates and the color is dark red. Add in chicken stock cube/powder and chili sauce and fry until the chicken stock is completely dissolved in the spices.
Using a spatula/wooden spatula, push the spices to one side of the wok and crack in 2 eggs on the other side. Scramble the eggs with a spatula/wooden spatula until eggs becomes lumpy. Then, mix the eggs together with the spices. (Sorry, I forgot to snap the picture for this step).
Add in sliced red chili, bruised bird's eye chilies (if using), mix veggies and cold rice and mix well. Fry over medium high heat for a few minutes, stirring continuously. Turn off the heat and season with salt and sugar if needed. Give it a quick stir for a few seconds.
Chicken Paprik:
Heat oil in a wok. Once hot, add in sliced onion and chopped garlic and fry for a few seconds over medium high heat, until fragrant. Add in dried chili paste and stir continuously until the oil separates. Lower the heat, add in chunked chicken breast and bruised lemongrass and stir.
Add in water, kefir lime leaves, bruised bird's eye chilies (if using), oyster sauce, tomato ketchup and chili sauce. Stir and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, until the chicken chunks are cooked through and the gravy starts to thickens.
Add in carrot and long beans and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until veggies are tender crisp. Lastly, season with salt and sugar if needed. Give it a quick stir and then turn off the heat.
How To Serve Nasi Goreng Paprik Ayam
To make hemisphere-shaped of fried rice on your plate, scoop fried rice in a small bowl and press with a spatula. Then, quickly invert the bowl upside down at the center of a serving plate and remove the bowl.
Scoop a 1 to 2 ladles of chicken paprik and place at the side of the plate and then garnish with sliced cucumber, sliced tomato and/or salad. Lastly, sprinkle with fried shallots and chopped green onion and Chinese celery. Enjoy with fried eggs if you like.
Serve immediately!
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