🍚 One-Pot Wonder: Nasi Goreng Kampung (Malay-Style Fried Rice)

Simple, spicy, and packed with bold flavours — Nasi Goreng Kampung is a go-to comfort dish for many Malaysians. Made with basic ingredients and lots of wok hei, this rustic fried rice is ready in minutes and hits all the right notes.

🧄 Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked white rice (preferably chilled overnight)

• 2 cloves garlic

• 5–6 bird’s eye chilies (adjust to heat preference)

• 1 handful anchovies (ikan bilis), cleaned

• 1 egg

• A handful of kangkung or long beans (cut small)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• Salt to taste

• Cooking oil

🍳 Instructions:

1. Pound the garlic and chilies together using a pestle and mortar (or finely chop).

2. Fry anchovies in oil until crispy. Set aside.

3. In the same oil, sauté the garlic-chili paste until fragrant.

4. Add the vegetables and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes.

5. Push ingredients to the side, crack in the egg and scramble lightly.

6. Add the rice, soy sauce, and salt. Stir everything together until evenly mixed and heated through.

7. Top with crispy anchovies and serve hot!

🥬 Optional Add-ons:

• Sliced cucumber on the side

• Fried egg on top (sunny-side up)

• Sambal belacan for extra kick

🍽️ Why It Works for Cooking Classes:

Nasi Goreng Kampung is fast, flexible, and deeply Malaysian. It teaches basic wok handling, chili blending, and layering flavours — great for beginners and locals alike.