This is what goes wrong when you make nasi goreng
Why does your nasi goreng never taste as good as the nasi from the toko? Because you’re making one big mistake. NEVER do it again, and your nasi will be a treat every time.
Nasi goreng literally means ‘fried rice’; it is Indonesia’s national pride. CNN conducted a survey ten years ago to find the world’s most delicious food, and nasi came in second – after rendang. There you go, a boost for the Indonesian cuisine! How can you enjoy nasi goreng at home too? Getting takeaway from a good toko nearby is the best tip. If you want to get started yourself, take advantage of this tip from an expert.
Wet, warm rice
‘You ruin nasi goreng if you use rice you’ve just cooked,’ says chef and cookbook author Martin Bayer. ‘You have to use leftover rice. That rice has cooled down and is completely dry. Rice you’ve just steamed is still warm and moist. So it won’t work if you want to make nasi. When you’ve fried the seasonings and add the warm rice, two things go wrong. First, the moisture in your fresh rice means the flavours are no longer as strong. Second, the cooked rice becomes overcooked. Useless. Want to make nasi? Cook the rice a day in advance. Or cook the rice in the afternoon and leave it to cool on a baking sheet that you slide into the fridge. This gives you dry, cooled rice grains – and the perfect nasi.’
Rice pudding or rice salad
Do you have leftover rice but don’t feel like making nasi? You can also turn it into rice pudding, or a rice salad. But perfect nasi goreng or fried rice is just as delicious, so grab a wok and get cooking. And remember: no nasi without trassi!
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Source: Quora
