Ultimate Spicy Ayam Rica-Rica: Indonesian Chicken Delight

Spicy Ayam Rica-Rica: A Flavorful Indonesian Delight

Ingredients:

• 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
• 3 lime leaves
• 1 segment of galangal (crushed)
• 1 segment of ginger (crushed)
• 1 lime (juiced)
• 20 red chili peppers
• 30 bird’s eye chilies
• 1 packet of Ladaku seasoning
• 1 packet of Royco seasoning (optional, skip if you prefer not to use a seasoning mix)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 3 candlenuts
• 5 shallots
• 1 stalk of lemongrass (white part only)
• Green onions (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Clean the chicken pieces thoroughly and mix them with the lime juice. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
   • Rinse the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Allow it to rest for another 10 minutes.

2. Fry the Chicken:

   • Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken pieces until they are golden brown. Remove and set aside.

3. Prepare the Spice Paste:

   • Slice the garlic and green onions.
   • Blend the lemongrass, shallots, candlenuts, red chili peppers, and bird’s eye chilies into a smooth paste.

4. Cook the Spice Paste:

   • In the same pan, sauté the sliced garlic and green onions until fragrant.
   • Add the blended spice paste, lime leaves, galangal, and ginger to the pan. Stir well and cook until aromatic.

5. Combine and Simmer:

   • Return the fried chicken to the pan, mixing thoroughly with the spice paste.
   • Add a splash of water and the lime juice. Season with salt and sugar to taste.
   • Cook the chicken until the sauce reduces and thickens, stirring occasionally.

6. Finish and Serve:

   • Once the sauce has reduced and the chicken is well-coated, sprinkle with chopped green onions.
   • Serve the spicy Ayam Rica-Rica hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy your flavorful and spicy Ayam Rica-Rica, a true taste of Indonesian cuisine!