What is kecap manis and where can I find it?

Name: Vegan Nasi Goreng
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 chili pepper, thinly sliced; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 200g tofu; 1.5 tbsp soy sauce; 1.5 kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) *; 3 cups cooked rice; 200g frozen vegetables (I recommend green beans, carrot, corn & peas); Vegan egg; 1 green onion; Tomatoes and cucumber slices

Kecap manis is a sweet soy sauce that is made from soy sauce, sugar, and spices. It is the key ingredient that gives nasi goreng its distinctive taste and color. You can find it in Asian grocery stores or online. If you cannot find it, simply combine 2 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp brown or coconut sugar in a bowl. Microwave or heat up on a stove for 1 minute, and you will have your homemade kecap manis.

Vegan Nasi Goreng - Veggie Anh

Description

Vegan Nasi Goreng - a tasty twist on the Indonesian classic - is a colorful dish with vibrant greens, fiery reds, and golden hues dancing on fluffy rice. The sizzling spices mixed with wok-kissed vegetables create an enticing aroma.

Ingredients

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3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 chili pepper, thinly sliced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
200g tofu
1.5 tbsp soy sauce
1.5 kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) *
3 cups cooked rice
200g frozen vegetables (I recommend green beans, carrot, corn & peas)

Garnishes (optional)

Vegan egg
1 green onion
Tomatoes and cucumber slices

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Instructions

Cut your tofu into small cubes.
Heat some oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add the tofu cubes and fry them until golden and crisp on both sides, turning occasionally. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
In the same pan, add the shallot, garlic, and chili pepper. Stir-fry for about a minute, or until fragrant.
Add the fried tofu and soy sauce. Stir-fry until well combined.
Add the cooked rice, frozen vegetables, and kecap manis. Stir-fry until everything is well mixed and heated through.
Sprinkle the Vegan Nasi Goreng with chopped green onion.
Serve with slices of tomato and cucumber or vegan egg on the side. Enjoy your delicious and easy vegan nasi goreng! 😊

Notes

* Make your own kecap manis by combining 2 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp coconut or brown sugar. Microwave for 1 minute then set aside. The sauce will thicken and add a nice caramelized taste to your fried rice!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: meal, breakfast
Method: stir fry
Cuisine: Indonesian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 551
Sugar: 8.5g
Sodium: 2258mg
Fat: 13.3g
Saturated Fat: 2.6g
Carbohydrates: 93.5g
Fiber: 5.2g
Protein: 18.6g
Cholesterol: 0mg