Spicy Indonesian Red Chicken Stew

Indonesian Red Chicken Stew (Semur Ayam Bumbu Merah)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)

Spice Paste (Bumbu Halus):

• 3 red chilies
• 5 shallots
• 5 cloves garlic
• 2 candlenuts (kemiri)

Steps:

1. Prepare the Spice Paste: In a blender or food processor, blend together the red chilies, shallots, garlic, and candlenuts until smooth.

2. Cooking the Stew: Heat a bit of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spice paste and sauté until fragrant.

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3. Add the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pan, stirring to coat them evenly with the spice paste.

4. Cooking with Seasonings: Pour in 500ml of water. Season with salt, pepper, and any seasoning powder or broth cubes you prefer. Stir well.

5. Simmering: Let the stew simmer uncovered until the liquid reduces and thickens slightly, and the chicken is tender. This usually takes about 30-40 minutes on medium-low heat, depending on the size of your chicken pieces.

6. Final Touch: Once the liquid has reduced, stir in the sweet soy sauce (kecap manis). Adjust seasoning if needed.

7. Serving: Transfer the Semur Ayam Bumbu Merah to a serving dish. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy your flavorful Indonesian Red Chicken Stew (Semur Ayam Bumbu Merah) and happy cooking! 🍽️💙