Nasi Goreng Gurita - Indonesian Octopus Fried Rice
Nasi Goreng Gurita, or Indonesian Octopus Fried Rice, is a unique and flavorful dish that features octopus as the main protein. Here's a recipe for you to try: Ingredients: 3 cups of cooked rice (preferably cold or day-old rice) 300 grams of octopus, cleaned and sliced into bite-sized pieces 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup of mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, bell peppers, etc.) 2 tablespoons of sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) 1 tablespoon of soy sauce 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce 1 teaspoon of shrimp paste (terasi), optional 1/2 teaspoon of ground white pepper Salt to taste Oil for cooking Sliced cucumber and tomato, for garnish (optional) Fried shallots, for garnish (optional) Sliced red chili, for garnish (optional) Lime wedges, for serving (optional) Instructions: Heat a little oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until cooked through. Remove the scrambled eggs from the pan an...