Black Rice Nasi Goreng with Bacon, Green Beans and Roasted Garlic

This Indonesian-style nasi goreng is amped up with nutty Premium Black Rice, crispy bacon and roasted garlic for a savory dish that explodes with delicious flavors.

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Serves
4
Total Time
105
Prep Time
30
Cook Time
75

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Black Rice
  • null 1 whole head garlic
  • null 1 tsp sesame oil
  • null 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • null 2 tbsp sambal oelek (hot chili paste)
  • null 1 tbsp ketchup
  • null 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • null 4 tsp brown sugar
  • null 3 1/2 tsp lime juice
  • null 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • null 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • null 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • null 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • null 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • null 4 tsp curry powder
  • null 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and blanched
  • null 1 cup cucumber, chopped
  • null 1 tomato, chopped
  • null 1/4 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • null 4 eggs, fried
  • null 1/4 cup store-bought crispy fried shallots
  • null 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • null 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions. Let cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 425˚F. Slice off top of garlic head to reveal garlic cloves. Drizzle with sesame oil; wrap in double layer of foil. Bake for 25 to 30 min or until garlic is softened and tender. Let stand until cool enough to handle, then squeeze out garlic from cloves. Mash garlic; set aside.
  3. In small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sambal oelek, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar and lime juice; set aside.
  4. Heat large skillet or wok set over medium heat; cook bacon for about 6 to 8 minutes or until golden and crispy around edges. Transfer to paper towel–lined plate.
  5. In same skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat; cook shallots, green onions and ginger, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in rice and curry powder; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until well coated.
  6. Stir in green beans; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Stir in garlic and half of the reserved sauce; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until rice is heated through. Stir in bacon.
  7. Assembly: In medium bowl, combine cucumber, tomato and carrots. Toss with remaining sauce.
  8. Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top with cucumber salad, fried eggs, crispy shallots, green onions and cilantro.
  9. Tip: For added protein, add chicken or shrimp to nasi goreng.