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Introduction
Are you a fan of spicy food? Do you love chicken? If you answered yes to both questions, then you're in for a treat. In this article, we'll be sharing with you a recipe on how to make bumbu merah ayam, a spicy chicken dish that's sure to satisfy your cravings. This dish is popular in Indonesia and is usually served during special occasions or gatherings with family and friends.
Ingredients
Before we start with the recipe, let's first take a look at the ingredients you'll need:
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 10 shallots
- 5 garlic cloves
- 5 red chillies
- 5 bird's eye chillies
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 inch galangal
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
- 3 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 cup water
Steps
Step 1: Blend the spices
Blend shallots, garlic, red chillies, bird's eye chillies, ginger, and galangal until smooth.
Step 2: Cook the chicken
Heat oil in a pan and sauté the blended spices until fragrant. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Stir for a few seconds.
Add chicken pieces and stir until the chicken is coated with the spices. Add lemongrass stalks and kaffir lime leaves. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Step 3: Serve
Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and garnish with sliced chillies and lime wedges.
Serving Suggestions
Bumbu merah ayam is best served with steamed white rice and a side of vegetables, such as stir-fried bok choy or steamed broccoli. You can also serve it with sambal or pickles for added flavor and texture.
Tips and Tricks
- If you prefer a milder version of bumbu merah ayam, you can reduce the amount of red chillies and bird's eye chillies.
- You can also substitute the chicken with beef, pork, or tofu.
- To make the dish even more flavorful, you can marinate the chicken in the blended spices for a few hours before cooking.
- If you don't have a blender, you can finely chop the spices instead.
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