Oseng Oseng Wortel

Brighten up your dinner table with "Oseng Oseng Wortel," a quick and flavorful Indonesian stir-fried carrot dish that's both healthy and easy to prepare. Featuring tender carrot matchsticks infused with the savory-sweet notes of soy sauce and kecap manis, this vibrant side dish is elevated with the aromatic blend of sautéed shallots, garlic, and optional bird’s eye chilies for a touch of heat. Ready in just 20 minutes, Oseng Oseng Wortel pairs beautifully with steamed rice and a variety of Indonesian mains, making it a versatile addition to any meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving an authentic taste of Indonesia! Keywords: Indonesian carrot stir-fry, Oseng Oseng Wortel recipe, easy vegetable side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams carrots
• 3 pieces shallots
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 pieces bird's eye chilies (optional)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 50 milliliters water

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots and slice them into thin matchstick-sized strips, about 5 cm in length.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the shallots and garlic. If using bird's eye chilies, slice them thinly as well.

Step 3

Heat the cooking oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the sliced shallots, garlic, and chilies (if using) to the pan. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the sliced carrots to the pan. Stir well to combine the ingredients.

Step 6

Pour in the soy sauce, sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), salt, and sugar. Stir until the carrots are evenly coated with the seasoning.

Step 7

Add the water to the pan to help the carrots cook through. Stir and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the carrots are tender but still slightly crunchy.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add a touch more salt, sugar, or soy sauce to suit your preference.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and transfer the Oseng Oseng Wortel to a serving dish.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish with steamed rice and other Indonesian dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	733.8 grams (733.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	596

Total Fat 29.50g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.10g	21%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3067mg	133%
Total Carbohydrate 78.80g	29%
Dietary Fiber 17.40g	62%
Total Sugars 40.80g
Protein 11.20g	22%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 236mg	18%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 2103mg	45%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.4%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 50.4%