Nasi Goreng
Indonesia's national dish: fried rice cooked with kecap manis, egg, vegetables, chicken or shrimp, and sambal, topped with a fried egg and kerupuk crackers.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- cooked rice
- egg (Egg)
- kecap manis
- terasi sambal
- chicken or shrimp (Shellfish)
- shallots
- garlic
- kerupuk crackers
- cucumber
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- kecap manis (soy + wheat)
- terasi in the sambal (shrimp paste)
- egg wok-fried into the rice
- shrimp crackers on the side
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in nasi goreng.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionKecap manis contains wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not standard in nasi goreng.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not in nasi goreng itself.
Shellfish-Free
Likely contains restrictionTerasi (shrimp paste) is in the sambal. Shrimp crackers arrive as a default accompaniment.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionEgg is wok-fried into the rice and a fried egg tops the dish.
Fish-Free
Check with staffTerasi contains some fish components. Verify sambal variety.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionKecap manis (sweet soy sauce) is a primary seasoning.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not standard in nasi goreng.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains egg, shrimp paste, and often chicken or shrimp.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in nasi goreng. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Kecap manis contains wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not standard in nasi goreng. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not in nasi goreng itself. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Terasi (shrimp paste) is in the sambal. Shrimp crackers arrive as a default accompaniment. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Egg is wok-fried into the rice and a fried egg tops the dish. |
| Fish-Free | Check with staff | Terasi contains some fish components. Verify sambal variety. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) is a primary seasoning. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not standard in nasi goreng. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains egg, shrimp paste, and often chicken or shrimp. |
Key risk: Nasi goreng is one of the most allergen-dense fried rices in Southeast Asia. Kecap manis adds wheat and soy, terasi-based sambal adds shellfish, egg is cooked throughout, and shrimp crackers arrive by default. Indonesia's national dish hits four major allergens in a single plate.
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