Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce Chicken (Ayam Kecap) Recipe

Ayam Kecap: Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1/4 chicken (cut into small pieces)
• 1/2 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 shallots
• 2 red chilies
• Sweet soy sauce, to taste
• 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
• Granulated sugar or palm sugar, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Flavor enhancer, to taste
• Ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 stalk green onion
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 piece galangal
• 1 kaffir lime leaf (optional)
• Water, as needed

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Fry or boil the chicken pieces until they are half-cooked. Set aside to drain.

2. Sauté the Aromatics:

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   • In a large pan, sauté the sliced onion, garlic, shallots, and red chilies along with the bay leaf, kaffir lime leaf (if using), and galangal until fragrant.

3. Combine Ingredients:

   • Add the half-cooked chicken pieces to the pan and stir well.

4. Simmer with Sauce:

   • Pour in enough water to cover the chicken partially. Add sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and flavor enhancer. Stir to combine.

5. Adjust and Finish:

   • Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Let the mixture simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened to your liking.

6. Add Green Onion:

   • Before serving, add the chopped green onion and mix well.

Tips:

• Adjust the amount of sweet soy sauce and sugar to balance the sweetness to your preference.
• If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add more red chilies or include some chili paste.
• Serve Ayam Kecap with steamed rice for a complete meal.

Enjoy this delicious Indonesian sweet soy sauce chicken, perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal!