Recipe For Crayfish Nasi Goreng Recipe
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Directions
Nasi goreng can be translated to fried rice and here I have prepared the dish with crayfish. But you can use prawns if these are easier (or cheaper) to find. Dave and I are going to the Netherlands this year where I am sure we will be able to try a version of this dish given how popular Indonesian food is in the country.
Crayfish Nasi Goreng
My mind really boggles at people in parking lots. A friend of mine parked mid level in a multi story car park, at the furthest end from the entrance. She ensured that there were no cars near her so that she could get her baby in and out of the car with ease. When she returned there were no cars close to her and so she took her time unpacking her trolley and getting the baby into the car.…
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