5 Everyday Indonesian Recipes Made Better with Fried Shallots

April 15, 2026

5 Everyday Indonesian Recipes Made Better with Fried Shallots

From fried rice to chicken soup, fried shallots are the secret to great home cooking. Here are 5 favorite recipes you need to try.

Fried shallots are more than just a garnish — they are a flavor enhancer that elevates ordinary dishes into something extraordinary.

1. Nasi Goreng Kampung (Village Fried Rice)

Ingredients:

  • 2 plates cold cooked rice
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 3 red chilies, sliced
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Hunay fried shallots generously for topping

Method: Sauté garlic, add chilies and eggs, add rice and stir-fry over high heat. Season with kecap manis and salt. Top with Hunay fried shallots.


2. Soto Ayam Bening (Clear Chicken Soup)

Broth ingredients: Whole chicken, lemongrass, bay leaves, ginger, spice paste of shallots, garlic, turmeric.

Garnishes: Bean sprouts, glass noodles, boiled eggs, tomato, generous Hunay fried shallots, spring onion, lime wedges.


3. Bubur Ayam (Chicken Rice Porridge)

Cook rice in chicken broth until it breaks down into thick porridge. Serve with shredded chicken, ginger, spring onion, fried dough sticks, and Hunay fried shallots — the key ingredient!


4. Mie Ayam Bakso (Chicken Noodle with Meatballs)

Toss egg noodles with shallot oil. Serve with minced chicken topping, meatballs, and broth. Scatter Hunay fried shallots generously on top before serving.


5. Tempe Orek Pedas Manis (Sweet and Spicy Tempeh)

Sauté shallots and garlic, add chilies and crispy fried tempeh, season with kecap manis and palm sugar. Serve topped with crispy Hunay fried shallots.


The Secret from Hunay's Kitchen

Across all five recipes, one common thread: fried shallots are always the final touch that perfects the dish. Make sure you always have Hunay fried shallots stocked in your kitchen. Contact us via WhatsApp to order.

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