Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

In a bowl, add chicken pieces, kecap manis, soy sauce, and a pinch of salt. Marinate for 10 minutes while you prep the other ingredients.
2 chicken thighs, 1 Tbsp kecap manis, 2 tsp soy sauce, Pinch of salt
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add the chicken, and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
2 Tbsp neutral oil
In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil, garlic, shallots, and red chili, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3 cloves garlic, 2 shallots, 1 red chili
Add the rice, breaking up any clumps, then stir in optional shrimp paste, soy sauce, kecap manis, sambal oelek, cumin, and salt, tossing everything together until evenly coated and heated through.
2.5 cups cooked white rice, 1.5 tsp shrimp paste, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 3 Tbsp kecap manis, 1.5 Tbsp sambal oelek, 1 tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp salt
Return the chicken to the pan and mix well to combine.
Serve hot and top with chopped green onions, fried shallots and fried egg. Serve the fried rice with tomato wedges and sliced cucumbers on the side.
Chopped green onions, Fried Shallots, Fried Egg, Tomato wedges, Sliced cucumbers