What is Nasi Goreng? Indonesian Food

Fried rice (Hanzi) is an important component of traditional Chinese cuisine, said to have originated from Yangzhou in the eastern province of mainland China, and according to historical records already existed since 4000 BC. Fried rice and then spread to Southeast Asia brought by perantau2 Chinese who settled there and created a local typical fried rice that is based on the difference in marinades and frying method. Fried rice actually emerged from several properties in the Chinese culture, which does not like cold food tasting, and also remove the leftovers a few days earlier. Hence, the cold rice and then fried to be served back at the dinner table.
Fried rice in China became popular current Siu Dynasty (581-671M). There is another story that says that actually fried rice is processed juru2 Yangzhou cook who lives in Hong Kong and then spread to the corners of the world along with the spread of Chinese people who migrated to other parts of the world. Not surprisingly, the fried rice has many similarities that are distinguished only by name. But generally a popular fried rice is derived from countries with staple food rice.
In addition to passing the path of Chinese immigrants, the history of the fried rice is also related to the Dutch colonial era, namely the VOC era around the 17th century Fried rice is a variety of food that was developed by mothers of Dutch households with the aim to provide new flavors and variations on rice and the result development of Dutch mothers are quite successful and fast berkembangan in Indonesian society until now. Many types of fried rice that are distinguished from herbs and filling materials. But usually served with fried egg, pickles and crackers.
Japanese fried rice using rice typical of the type of Japanese rice bulirannya more rounded and texture of sticky rice. Characteristics that do not use soy sauce fried rice is white. Thailand has khao phad that name fried rice and Thai specialties including the popular dish. His trademark is a blend of cilantro and fish sauce. Then Bokeumbap is a designation typical Korean fried rice, kimchi is the most popular bokeumbap ie fried rice with slices of pickled cabbage. While in Peru, Arroz Chaufa is the designation typical Peruvian fried rice, which is influenced by immigrants from Asia. Character is scrambled egg fried rice to complement in the season with the milk. Fried rice in Indonesia and in other countries can have its own variations depending on the place of origin and ingredients or materials used. This variation is usually influenced by the foods commonly used by local communities and herb seasoning influence of neighboring countries, ethnic or cultural influences that innate foreigners coming to the country. There are various kinds of fried rice recipe but the main element is rice, cooking oil, soy sauce. In addition, many other extras that can be entered, ranging from vegetables, meat, until the chili, sauces, crackers and fried eggs.
Several variations of the famous fried rice in Indonesia, among others, are as follows:
Salted fish fried rice: Use anchovies, one variation of the famous in Indonesia.
Javanese fried rice: Fried rice is usually flavored with chili grind that makes the spicy taste. Also commonly used vegetables such as bean sprouts for this fried rice.
Fried goat: Using goat meat has a distinctive aroma.
Pattaya fried rice (from Thailand): This fried rice wrapped in an omelette.
White fried rice: Fried rice is to use soy sauce as a marinade so that the color is whitish.
Fukien fried rice / Fujian (not from Fujian) is a fried rice originating from the Canton area, usually served with sauce on it.
Singapore fried rice (not from Singapore), this is a cuisine from the Canton area with yellow curry spice.
Fried rice Yangchow / Yangzhou or commonly referred to as special fried rice. Although named "Yangzhou", fried rice is actually not from Yangzhou area. Usually served with shrimp and grilled meats. Other special fried rice is the famous fried rice with egg.
Yuanyang fried rice, which was served with two sauces. The first white sauce and the second red. Sometimes the sauce it was served in the emblem or symbol of Yin Yang Taichi.
Arab Fried Rice Seed (not derived from the Arabic but Indonesian special creations that often use herbs native Arabic as part of the main ingredients). Generally use mutton and wear lots of cumin and herbal / medicinal plants that are good for health.
Japanese Fried Rice Ashita (not from Japan but typical Indonesian creations). Japanese fried rice called because wearing Ashitaba that originated in Japan. Ashitaba is a kind of vegetable health herb is very popular in Japan. The use of this material causes the unique look of fried rice in green leaves. Additional mixtures usually smoked bacon, pickled pineapple, chips belinjo and omelet.