Indonesian fried rice (nasi goreng)

We had about 3 cups leftover cooked rice and one leftover roast chicken thigh. We tried this recipe: https://www.recipetineats.com/nasi-goreng-indonesian-fried-rice/ Our modifications: first, we used 3 small Thai chilis, 2 garlic cloves, and 1 medium shallot. Second, we didn’t have kecap manis, so we used 1.5 Tbsp Chinese thick soy sauce (made of molasses and soy)… Continue reading Indonesian fried rice (nasi goreng)

Javanese carrot, shallot, and apple pickle 

This dish is based on the Indonesian dish, adar timun, except that I substituted Fuji apple (or Anjou pear) for cucumber.  Cut 1 apple and 1 large carrot into matchsticks, and thinly slice 3 shallots, add 1 ½ Tbsp kosher salt, and cover with 2 cups hot water for 15 minutes.  Drain vegetables, then mix… Continue reading Javanese carrot, shallot, and apple pickle