Step 1

Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees.

Step 2

Make the spice paste: In a small food processor or blender, combine the shallots, garlic, oil, crushed red pepper flakes and salt and process until you have a mostly smooth but textured paste.

Step 3

Make the rice: On a large, rimmed baking sheet, combine the rice, the spice paste, kecap manis, the tamari or soy sauce, the salt and pepper and toss to coat the rice evenly. Spread the rice in a flat layer, pushing it into the sides and corners of the baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is crisp around the edges.

Step 4

Remove from the oven, lightly season with more salt and let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Just before serving, top the rice with the cucumbers, bean sprouts, peanuts, fried shallots and scallions.