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Mixed rice plate with assorted Indonesian side dishes
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SavePrep Time
30 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
4
4 plates
Difficulty
Medium
Cost
Moderate
$$
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Mixed rice plate with assorted Indonesian side dishes
A festive plate of steamed rice surrounded by an array of Indonesian side dishes — sambal, fried tempeh, shredded chicken, egg, vegetables, and crispy shallots. A little bit of everything.
30m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
60m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
Recipe by Sarah Chen
Reviewed by RecipePool Global Kitchen Desk
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Nasi campur means "mixed rice" — a plate where steamed rice serves as the canvas for a rotating selection of side dishes. Every nasi campur plate is different and always satisfying.
Kitchen intelligence
Before you start
Start by having chicken breast, poached and shredded, steamed jasmine rice, and tempeh, sliced and fried ready, then prepare steamed rice and shred the poached chicken, seasoning with a pinch of turmeric and salt.
Timing read
Plan for 30 minutes prep and 30 minutes cooking. Midway check: Stir-fry green beans with garlic and a splash of kecap manis until tender-crisp.
Flavor logic
chicken breast, poached and shredded, steamed jasmine rice, tempeh, sliced and fried, and sambal oelek carry the main flavor and texture, so measure them before you adjust seasoning or heat.
Serving plan
For Asian and Main Course, the finish should match this final cue: Mound rice on plates and arrange chicken, tempeh, green beans, egg, sambal, and fried shallots around it.
Visual checkpoints
Indonesian Nasi Campur should look close to this before serving: clear color contrast, distinct texture, and a ready-to-eat finish.
Have 3 cups steamed jasmine rice, 1/2 lb chicken breast, poached and shredded, 4 oz tempeh, sliced and fried measured and ready before heat goes on. Prepare steamed rice and shred the poached chicken, seasoning with a pinch of turmeric and salt.
Mound rice on plates and arrange chicken, tempeh, green beans, egg, sambal, and fried shallots around it.
Ingredient notes
Shopping focus
Chicken breast, steamed jasmine rice, tempeh, and sambal oelek carry most of the flavor. Spend attention there first.
Prep notes
Set up the ingredients in list order and keep time-sensitive items nearby.
Adjustment logic
If needed, use Beef rendang or pulled pork in place of Chicken. Any protein works on a nasi campur plate
Optional items
Keep the main items intact; use garnish, heat, or acidity for small adjustments.
Shopping guide
Buy first
Chicken breast and fried eggs are the ingredients most likely to affect freshness and texture.
Package check
Steamed jasmine rice, tempeh, and stir-fried long beans or green beans may come in larger containers than needed; confirm amounts before buying backups.
Cost control
Use store brands, pantry staples, or simpler sides before changing the core ingredients.
Storage planning
Store individual components separately for up to 3 days.
Useful Kitchen Picks
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Thermometer
Useful tool
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BBQ Sauce
Pantry upgrade
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Prepare steamed rice and shred the poached chicken, seasoning with a pinch of turmeric and salt.
Fry sliced tempeh until golden and crispy on both sides.
Stir-fry green beans with garlic and a splash of kecap manis until tender-crisp.
Fry eggs sunny-side up. Prepare sambal and any additional sides.
Mound rice on plates and arrange chicken, tempeh, green beans, egg, sambal, and fried shallots around it.
Technique notes
Key method moments pulled from the written steps.
Prep phase
3 steps
Fry sliced tempeh until golden and crispy on both sides.
Finish this step before adding ingredients or changing the heat.
Move on after this instruction is complete: fry sliced tempeh until golden and crispy on both sides.
Finish phase
2 steps
Mound rice on plates and arrange chicken, tempeh, green beans, egg, sambal, and fried shallots around it.
Finish this step before adding ingredients or changing the heat.
Move on after this instruction is complete: mound rice on plates and arrange chicken, tempeh, green beans, egg, sambal, and fried shallots around it.
Doneness cues
Look for
Mound rice on plates and arrange chicken, tempeh, green beans, egg, sambal, and fried shallots around it.
Heat cue
If the surface is changing too fast before the center or sauce is ready, lower the heat and give the recipe time to catch up.
Timing cue
Use the 30 minutes prep window to get organized so the cooking stage can move without rushed substitutions.
Final adjustment
For Indonesian Nasi Campur, prep the ingredients before cooking and use the written times as practical checkpoints.
Troubleshooting
Texture check
Check this step before adding heat or liquid: Stir-fry green beans with garlic and a splash of kecap manis until tender-crisp.
Timing check
Indonesian Nasi Campur starts with about 30 minutes prep. Watch texture and seasoning at the midpoint.
Seasoning check
Before changing seasoning, check this tip: Nasi campur is infinitely customizable — use whatever side dishes you have on hand.
Leftover check
Reheat each component separately.
Scaling guide
Half batch
For Indonesian Nasi Campur, halve the main ingredients evenly and season lightly until the final taste check.
Double batch
For Indonesian Nasi Campur, use a wider pan, larger pot, or second tray so the short ingredient list has room.
Timing changes
Cook time starts around 30 minutes; prep starts around 30 minutes.
Leftover math
Store individual components separately for up to 3 days.
Make-ahead timeline
Earlier in the day
Start with this setup step: Prepare steamed rice and shred the poached chicken, seasoning with a pinch of turmeric and salt.
Before serving
Plan around 30 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking so the final step lands near serving time.
Leftover plan
Store individual components separately for up to 3 days.
Reheat without damage
Reheat each component separately.
Serve over steamed jasmine or sticky rice
Pair with a side of pickled vegetables or kimchi
Add a drizzle of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor
Meal fit
Meal role
Pair this main course with sides that add contrast: crisp, fresh, acidic, or starchy as needed.
Best timing
Moderately involved timing for Indonesian Nasi Campur. Add a small buffer if serving guests.
Diet fit
Keep the sides aligned with dairy-free: vegetables, grains, sauces, or garnishes should follow the same constraint.
Occasion fit
Good for potluck when sides can be handled while the main recipe cooks.
Any protein works on a nasi campur plate
Another common Indonesian protein option
Nasi campur is infinitely customizable — use whatever side dishes you have on hand.
Add prawn crackers (kerupuk) for an essential crunchy contrast.
Store individual components separately for up to 3 days.
Reheat each component separately. Microwave rice with a damp paper towel.
For Indonesian Nasi Campur, prep the ingredients before cooking and use the written times as practical checkpoints. Taste at the end for salt, acidity, and texture so the final dish feels balanced.
Per serving (215mg) · 4 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
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