Exotic Spiced Chicken with Starfruit and Green Beans

Spiced Chicken with Exotic Herbs (Ayam Bumbu Rempah)

Ingredients

• 300 grams of boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
• 8 pieces of starfruit, sliced lengthwise
• 100 grams of green beans, thinly sliced
• 50 grams of bird’s eye chili peppers
• 10 grams of galangal
• 10 grams of ginger
• 1 stalk of lemongrass
• 2 bay leaves
• 10 grams of turmeric
• 10 grams of shallots
• 20 grams of garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon powder (e.g., Masako)
• 750 ml of water

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • Gather all the spices and ingredients.
   • Finely chop the shallots and garlic.
   • Slice the turmeric and starfruit.

2. Prepare the Vegetables:

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   • Slice the green beans thinly.

3. Sauté the Aromatics:

   • In a large pan, heat a little oil over medium heat.
   • Add the chopped shallots, garlic, and sliced turmeric.
   • Sauté until fragrant and slightly golden.

4. Add the Vegetables:

   • Add the sliced green beans to the pan.
   • Stir well to combine with the aromatics.

5. Incorporate the Remaining Ingredients:

   • Add the starfruit slices, bird’s eye chili peppers, galangal, ginger, lemongrass, and bay leaves to the pan.
   • Stir to mix all the ingredients thoroughly.

6. Simmer the Chicken:

   • Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
   • Add the chicken pieces and reduce the heat to a simmer.
   • Season with ground pepper, salt, and chicken bouillon powder.
   • Continue to cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the liquid has reduced, about 20-30 minutes.

7. Serve:

   • Once the chicken is tender and the flavors have melded together, remove from heat.
   • Serve the Spiced Chicken with Exotic Herbs hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dish.

Tips

• Adjust the number of bird’s eye chili peppers according to your desired level of spiciness.
• Ensure that the chicken is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.
• Fresh ingredients like lemongrass, galangal, and starfruit are key to achieving authentic flavors, so try to use them whenever possible.

Enjoy this delightful dish, which brings the rich, aromatic spices of Indonesian cuisine right to your table! Perfect for a flavorful meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends.