Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice) / Wayan, Miami
Mar 11, 2026
If you’re not sure what to do with all that leftover takeout rice, here’s a way to repurpose it into a tasty new dish. That’s what’s cooking tonight as we grab a Bite with Belkys.
The Chef: Cedric VongerichtenThe Restaurant: Wayan, MiamiThe Dish: Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Ing
redients:3 cups cooked jasmine rice, cold, preferably day old2 tbsp neutral oil2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 small shallot, finely sliced1 red thai chilies, finely chopped1½ tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy)1 tbsp light soy sauce1 tsp shrimp paste (terasi)1 EggFried shallots and GarlicScallionsPickled ChiliesCilantro
Method of Preparation:
Heat pan or wok
Add oil, add garlic, shallot, chili. Stir-fry 20-30 seconds until fragrant
Add shrimp paste Stir-fry until just cooked.
Add rice. Spread it out. Let it sit untouched for 20-30 seconds to toast.
Add kecap manis + soy sauce
Toss aggressively, breaking clumps, until evenly colored and lightly caramelized.
Plate, top with a sunny side up egg, Fried shallots and Garlic, Scallions, Pickled Chilies, Cilantro
Wayan50 NW 24th St STE 101, Miami, FL 33127www.wayan-restaurants.com(786) 691-7681
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