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15-Min Nasi Pecel

Indonesian rice bowl with crispy vegetables and a punchy peanut-chili sauce. Cooked rice, fresh veg, and a killer sauce all come together in one skillet.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
11g
15-Min Nasi Pecel
quicksatisfyingindonesianvegetarianveganpeanutcrispysoft

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk peanut butter, sambal oelek, lime juice, 3 tbsp water, and a pinch of salt until smooth and pourable.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Add bean sprouts and cucumber, stir-fry until sprouts start to soften and edges brown slightly, about 2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add rice, breaking up clumps, and toss until heated through and lightly crisped on edges, about 2 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Transfer rice to bowls and drizzle generously with peanut sauce.

Tools you’ll need

  • small bowl for sauce
  • whisk or fork
  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon or spatula

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