With its simple yet flavorful ingredients, nasi goreng kampung embodies the heart and soul of Malaysian cuisine. It is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed at any time of day.
Keep your leftover rice in the fridge if you plan ahead. They will be nicely dry and perfect to make fried rice
If you don't have any leftover rice, you can also cook the rice on the same day and spread the rice out on a large baking pan to let it cool down faster. It may take a few hours to cool down completely and to dry them out a bit. Use a fan to help you cool it down if you can
Start cooking:
Preheat 3 Tbsp of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the dried anchovies and pan fry until they are golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oil to an absorbent paper towel
To the same oil, add shrimp paste and stir fry until fragrant, about a minute or so. Add garlic, shallots, pepper slices, and sambal oelek (if using). Stir fry for another 3 minutes. Add the water spinach and stir fry for about 30 seconds. Add the rice and seasonings. Stir to combine
Add the cooked chicken meat and stir to combine everything. Make sure the rice is coated evenly with seasonings and mixed well with other ingredients.
Have a taste and adjust by adding more salt, pepper, salt, etc.
To serve:
Garnish with some crispy fried shallots (bawang goreng). Serve immediately
Notes
If you don't have leftover cooked chicken meat, you can use about 200 grams (7 oz) of uncooked chicken, beef, or any meat of your choice. Cut them into bite-size pieces