Indonesian Breakfast Feast: Savory Nasi Goreng & Creamy Tofu Scramble with Spicy Sambal Oelek

Allergens

Soy (in tofu and soy sauce)

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup tomato ketchup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 block (16 oz) firm tofu, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
• 1/2 cup Sambal Oelek (Indonesian chili paste)
• 2 eggs, optional for non
• vegans

Instructions

1. Rinse the uncooked jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
2. In a large pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 3 4 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomato ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, ground white pepper, and salt. Cook for another 1 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
4. Add the cooked jasmine rice to the pan and mix well with the sauce. Cook for an additional 3 4 minutes until the rice is heated through and has absorbed the flavors. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. In a separate pan, heat another 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the crumbled tofu and cook until browned on all sides. Stir in the nutritional yeast and almond milk, cooking for an additional 2 3 minutes or until the tofu is creamy.
6. In a small pan or skillet, fry the eggs over medium heat if using. Otherwise, set aside the cooked tofu scramble.
7. Assemble the dish by placing a scoop of Nasi Goreng in the center of a plate, topping with the Creamy Tofu Scramble (and fried egg, if using). Garnish with green onions, cilantro, crushed peanuts, and a dollop of Sambal Oelek.

Chef’s Insight

To create an authentic Indonesian Breakfast Feast, serve this meal alongside Kopi Tubruk, a traditional Indonesian coffee.

Notes

For an extra spicy kick, double the amount of Sambal Oelek used in the dish.