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Love nasi goreng? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love nasi goreng, order fried rice next (75/100 flavor match), then pad see ew and pad thai. Nasi goreng is deeply savory, rich and sweet, and these dishes share that profile.

Fried rice: rich and charred rice dish, like nasi goreng, but milder and less sweet.

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Flavor profile

Rich
3 out of 5
Savory
4 out of 5
Spicy
2 out of 5
Tangy
1 out of 5
Sweet
3 out of 5
Fresh
1 out of 5
Smoky
3 out of 5
Crunch
2 out of 5

Indonesian · rice dish

Nasi goreng vs its closest matches

  • Nasi goreng vs fried rice

    75/100 flavor match

    Fried rice is milder (0 vs 2), less sweet (1 vs 3), less tangy (0 vs 1) and softer (1 vs 2) than nasi goreng. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, freshness and smoke.

  • Nasi goreng vs pad see ew

    75/100 flavor match

    Pad see ew is milder (0 vs 2), less tangy (0 vs 1), less sweet (2 vs 3) and softer (1 vs 2) than nasi goreng. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, freshness and smoke.

  • Nasi goreng vs pad thai

    72/100 flavor match

    Pad thai is tangier (3 vs 1), lighter (2 vs 3), milder (1 vs 2) and fresher (2 vs 1) than nasi goreng, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on savoriness, sweetness and crunch.

Numbers are Palytt's editorial 0 to 5 trait ratings, written as the match first and the dish you love second.

How to order nasi goreng

What it is

Nasi goreng is Indonesian fried rice seasoned with sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), shallots, garlic and chili, often topped with a fried egg and prawn crackers.

Ordering tip

Break the fried egg over the rice, and add sambal if you want more heat.

Good to know

What dishes are similar to nasi goreng?

If you like nasi goreng, try fried rice, pad see ew and pad thai. Fried rice is the closest flavor match (75/100): rich and charred rice dish, like nasi goreng, but milder and less sweet.

What does nasi goreng taste like?

Nasi goreng is Indonesian fried rice seasoned with sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), shallots, garlic and chili, often topped with a fried egg and prawn crackers. Its strongest traits: deeply savory, rich, sweet.

What should I order if I want something like nasi goreng but different?

Try pad see ew: rich and charred, like nasi goreng, but milder. It scores 75/100 against nasi goreng on flavor.

How is nasi goreng different from fried rice?

Fried rice is milder (0 vs 2), less sweet (1 vs 3), less tangy (0 vs 1) and softer (1 vs 2) than nasi goreng. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, freshness and smoke. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as fried rice vs nasi goreng. Overall it scores 75/100 against nasi goreng on flavor.

How are these food matches scored?

Each dish has a flavor profile rated 0 to 5 on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch. The match score compares two profiles and gives a small boost to dishes eaten the same way, like two noodle soups. In the Palytt app, your match score uses your own taste instead.

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