Nasi Goreng: Indonesian Fried Rice

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1. 1Step 1: To make the omelette, whisk the egg with a pinch of salt and then heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok. Cook the egg for around 5 minutes. Wait until it's not too hot, then roll the egg and slice it.
2. 2Step 2: Using a mortar and pestle or food processor, blend the chopped shallot, garlic, chillies, dried shrimp paste and salt into a rough paste.
3. 3Step 3: Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat, then sautee the paste until fragrant, around 2 minutes.
4. 4Step 4: Add the rice.
5. 5Step 5: Add the sweet soy sauce.
6. 6Step 6: Mix all the ingredients thoroughly, and separate the clumpy bits of rice until all the grains are completely separated.
7. 7Step 7: Continue frying until all the moisture has evaporated and the rice grains are well-caramelised and shiny, around 10 minutes.
8. 8Step 8: Transfer the rice to a plate. Garnish it with tomato, cucumber, and the sliced omelette.