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Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
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Verawaty's Nasi Goreng

Serving:: Serves 2

A recipe made lovingly with her Mum.

Nasi Goreng is one of Indonesia's most loved street foods. Eaten at roadside stalls, in family kitchens, and at late-night markets across the archipelago. Verawaty's version starts with a special sauce she developed herself: a slow-cooked blend of dried shrimp, candlenuts, shallots, and garlic that becomes the flavour backbone of the whole dish. Without it, it's just fried rice. With it, it's the real thing.

This is a Chicken Nasi Goreng, made with fragrant kecap manis, light soy sauce, and a generous handful of crispy fried shallots on top of every pack. Verawaty spent time experimenting to get the balance right - including a carefully developed non-spicy version that still delivers the full depth of authentic nasi goreng. The recipe came together during her mum's recent visit, the two of them cooking side by side, and it shows. Some food just carries that kind of warmth.

Made with ❤️ by Verawaty

Preparation Instructions

Step 1 - Defrost in microwave or fridge overnight

Step 2 - Decant into a microwave safe dish or open pouch before reheating

Step 3 - Microwave until hot (approx 3-5 mins)

Ingredients & Allergens

Ingredients: Rice,eggs, sweet soy, light soy, chicken breast, salt, pepper, oil, shallots, onion, candlenuts,shrimp, garlic.

Contains: crustacean, eggs, soy, gluten

Serving Size, Spice & Suggestions

🥄 Serves 2 (500g)

Serve with sliced tomatoes and cucumber, works perfectly with a fried egg on top.

🌶️ Spice Level -Not spicy

About Your Cook

I am an Indonesian Chinese who lived in Indonesia until my twenties. However, for the past several years, I have been residing in Australia with my Nepalese husband. My cultural background is a blend of Indonesian, Chinese, and Nepalese influences, which has enriched my culinary experiences and shaped my passion for cooking.

Discover Verawaty's other meals here

Storage & Delivery

This dish has been handmade with love in small batches by Verawaty, before being freshly frozen for your convenience.

Keep frozen for up to 2 months from purchase, once thawed keep refrigerated and serve within 48 hours.

We deliver across NSW, VIC, SA, ACT and QLD. To check if we deliver to you enter your postcode and suburb in the delivery checker at the top of our page. ☝🏻

Perfect For....
  • People who love Indonesian food and want the authentic version at home
  • Anyone curious about traditional Indonesian street food beyond the restaurants
  • Busy weeknights when you want something genuinely flavourful with almost no effort
  • Households that need a non-spicy option without sacrificing real flavour
  • Anyone who grew up eating nasi goreng and wants that taste back :)
Handmade with Love by Accredited Local Cooks
Freshly Frozen for Your Convenience
Delivering to NSW, ACT, SA, VIC, QLD

FAQ's

No - Verawaty has developed a non-spicy version that still delivers the full, authentic flavour of traditional nasi goreng. Traditionally the dish has a mild heat from chilli, but she's carefully balanced the other ingredients - particularly her special sauce - so the depth of flavour is fully intact. It's a great option for families or anyone who loves Indonesian food but prefers to keep the heat low.

The key is Verawaty's special sauce, made from dried shrimp (ebi), candlenuts, shallots, and garlic - a traditional Indonesian flavour base that most Western versions of nasi goreng leave out entirely. Combined with kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce) and crispy fried shallots, it's the combination of these specific ingredients that makes nasi goreng taste like Indonesian street food rather than just seasoned fried rice.

FoodSt delivers authentic Indonesian meals made by accredited home cooks like Verawaty across NSW, VIC, SA, ACT, and QLD. All meals are handmade in small batches using traditional family recipes, freshly frozen, and delivered to your door. Check your postcode at the top of the page to confirm delivery to your area.

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
Based on 27 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 21 Total 4 star reviews: 4 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1
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27 reviews
  • CR
    Ceara R.
    Verified Buyer
    1 month ago
    Reviewing
    Verawaty's Hainan Chicken Rice
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    So good

    Delicious chicken rice. The chilli sauce and chicken rice is so good!

    Add a little extra water when reheating the rice. I often have it with some bok choy on the side.

    Portion size for this one isn't huge, it's more of a light meal size rather than a big dinner if you're really hungry.

  • SC
    Suzy C.
    Verified Buyer
    7 months ago
    Reviewing
    Verawaty's Sichuan Dumplings
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Adtounding

    Best dumplings ever. Needs more sauce.

  • DR
    DIVYA R.
    Verified Buyer
    9 months ago
    Reviewing
    Verawaty's Hainan Chicken Rice
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Just… WOW!

    I love Verawaty’s food but I think this Hainan Chicken Rice goes above and beyond! The chicken is beautifully tender, and when everything is mixed together, each mouthful is jam packed with flavour! I had to order extra in my last order! Thank you so much, Verawaty!

  • CL
    Carol L.
    Verified Buyer
    9 months ago
    Reviewing
    Verawaty's Soto Betawi (Indonesian Beef Soup)
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    Born sceptic but this was delicious especially on a winters night.

  • R
    Raechelle
    Verified Buyer
    10 months ago
    Reviewing
    Verawaty's Soto Betawi (Indonesian Beef Soup)
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    This is possibly the tastiest soup I have ever had. & so good for a cold winter's day.

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Delivery Information

We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

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