Green Chili Fried Rice

Green Chili Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng Cabe Hijau)

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total: 20 mins

Green Chili Fried Rice is a spicy variation of fried rice featuring blended green chilies and bird’s eye chilies for heat, balanced with garlic, shallots, sesame oil, and simple seasonings. Ideal for using day-old rice.

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked white rice, preferably day-old
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced (or 1 small onion), chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6–10 bird’s eye chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
• 4–6 green chilies, blended or finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 small tomato, sliced (for garnish)
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced (for garnish)
• Salt, black pepper, and optional seasoning powder (to taste)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the eggs and scramble briefly until just set; remove and set aside.
2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced bird’s eye chilies and stir for 30–60 seconds to release heat. Mix thoroughly.
4. Add the blended green chilies, then season with salt, black pepper, and optional seasoning powder. Stir and cook until the mixture is aromatic.
5. Add the cooked rice and toss until the rice is evenly coated and heated through. Stir in sesame oil and the scrambled eggs, breaking the eggs into small pieces while mixing.
6. Adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat.
7. Serve hot with sliced tomato and cucumber on top or on the side. Sprinkle fried shallots if available.

Tips

• Use day-old rice for best texture and to prevent soggy fried rice.
• Adjust the number of bird’s eye chilies to control spiciness.
• For extra aroma, finish with a small splash of soy sauce or fish sauce if desired.
• Garnish with fried shallots or green onions for added crunch and flavor.

Author: Your Name | Published: July 2025