There’s fried rice, and then there’s nasi goreng. If you’ve never had nasi goreng, you are in for one heck of a treat! Nasi goreng is an Indonesian fried rice dish, and it’s also one of the most delicious fried rice dishes. It’s sweet and smoky, and gets served with fresh veggies, making it a fun and summery meal. If you’re a fan of my other fried rice recipes, like my pineapple fried rice, curry fried rice, or basil fried rice, you will absolutely love this vegan nasi goreng. Traditional nasi goreng is served with a fried egg, which we’re obviously skipping since ours is vegan. Instead, we’re adding protein with some pan-fried tempeh, another favorite Indonesian food. This meal is absolutely satisfying and so flavor-packed. It’s also really easy, great for using up leftover rice, and can be on the table in about a half hour! Tip: If you’re not normally a fan of the flavor of tempeh, give this a try: steam your tempeh before you cook with it. Steaming mellows out tempeh’s natural bitter flavors. You might find that you like it this way! Do all of your prep work before you begin cooking. Chop your tempeh and veggies, mince your garlic, thaw the peas, and mix all of your sauces up. You’ll want all of your ingredients to be ready to go when you need them. Your nasi goreng is ready! Give it a quick taste-test and adjust any seasonings to your liking. Garnish each plate with some sliced cucumber, tomatoes, and lime wedges. Give those lime wedges a little squeeze to get some juice on your dish before you dig in! YUMMO!
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