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nasi goreng

British  
/ ˈnɑːsɪ ɡəˈrɛŋ /

noun

  1. a dish, originating in Malaysia, consisting of rice fried with a selection of other ingredients

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of nasi goreng

C20: from Malay nasi (cooked) rice + goreng fry

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At one of Jakarta’s street food corners, nasi goreng vendor Syahrul Zainullah has reduced his servings of the signature Indonesian fried rice dish rather than raise prices or use lower grade ingredients.

From Reuters Apr. 13, 2022

London-based chef Lara Lee finds each in the chicken nasi goreng recipe included in the new cookbook “Coconut & Sambal: Recipes From My Indonesian Kitchen,” an island-hopping culinary tour of Indonesia.

From Washington Post Jan. 21, 2021

As we feasted on roti canale, curry and nasi goreng, we could see the nearby lake from its elevated terrace.

From New York Times Mar. 2, 2020

Fried rice was originally Chinese but now it’s famous as Indonesian nasi goreng.

From The Guardian Jul. 14, 2019

During a 2010 presidential visit, he delighted onlookers by proclaiming in Bahasa Indonesia that bakso, a savory meatball soup, and nasi goreng, flavorful fried rice, are delicious.

From Washington Times Jun. 30, 2017

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