Learn How to Make Nasi Goreng the Dutch Way.

Thanks to Holland's colonial past in Indonesia, nasi goreng ("fried rice") is a staple in every Dutch family home today. It's not authentic, of course: in fact, most Dutch versions use ham or bacon, which isn't halal, but that doesn't make it any less delicious.

It's classic fridge-raid food; using up leftover rice, vegetables, bacon and eggs to make a filling meal that'll please the whole family.Turning your leftovers into another meal isn't only a tasty way to save money, but will help to save the environment, too. In this way, a longtime favorite now seems more timely than ever. Serve as a main with fried eggs and a cucumber salad, or as part of a Dutch-Indonesian rijsttafel.

We've translated and adapted this recipe from the original Dutch in Boekoe Kita. It has been republished here with the permission of the publisher.

See Also

Pork in Sweet Soy Sauce (Babi Ketjap)

Dutch-Indonesian Pork Satay

Ajam Seitan (Devilled Chicken)