nasi goreng

/ ˈnɑːsɪ ɡəˈrɛŋ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of nasi goreng¹

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

Example Sentences

Indonesians swear by sambal, demanding its necessity to accompany and complete national favorites like Nasi Goreng and Gado Gado.

From Salon

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

A 20-year-old university student who loved his mother’s cooking, especially her nasi goreng and satay, he was killed in 1998 when Indonesian soldiers fired on young protesters demanding political reforms.

From Los Angeles Times

There are various curries and noodle dishes like Singaporean hawker-style noodles and curry laksa, and rice preparations like Indonesian nasi goreng and Hainanese chicken rice from Singapore.

From New York Times

On one such meander, she ordered a nasi goreng that arrived piled with chicken satay and spicy peanut sauce.

From Washington Post