High-Protein Nasi Goreng Kampung
1:1722 Jun 2026Watch on Instagram
Learn how to make a healthier, high-protein version of the classic Nasi Goreng Kampung with Chef Annil. By balancing equal parts carbohydrate and protein, this recipe uses lean marinated chicken breast, eggs, and fresh greens like chye sim alongside day-old rice. Seasoned with a freshly blended paste of red and green chilies, fiery chili padi, toasted belachan, and savory fish sauce, this quick stir-fry is packed with flavor and perfect for your weekly meal prep.
High-Protein Nasi Goreng Kampung
Ingredients
Method
- Add the red chili, green chili, red chili padi, and belachan into a mini blender. Blend until coarsely chopped.
- Heat oil in a wok. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and fry until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Add the blended chili paste mixture to the wok and stir-fry.
- Incorporate the marinated chicken breast slices and cook thoroughly.
- Push the chicken and aromatics to the side of the wok, crack in the eggs, let them fry slightly, and then scramble them.
- Toss in the chopped chye sim and stir-fry until slightly wilted.
- Add the day-old cold rice to the wok.
- Add the fried anchovies.
- Press the rice down with a spatula while stir-frying to ensure every grain is evenly coated and heated.
- Season with a splash of fish sauce to taste instead of MSG, then toss and stir-fry everything together.
- Plate the fried rice and garnish with sliced cucumbers.