Spicy Balado Chicken and Tofu Stir-Fry

Spicy Chicken and Tofu (Balado Ayam Tahu)

Ingredients:

• 1 kg chicken (cut into 8 pieces)
• 5 pieces of white tofu (cut each into 4 pieces)
• For Bumbu A:
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 2 cm ginger
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste
• For Bumbu B:
  • 100 grams curly red chili peppers
  • 9 cloves shallots
  • 3 tomatoes
  • Salt to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken and Tofu:

   • Rinse the chicken pieces thoroughly and cut them into 8 pieces.
   • Cut each tofu piece into 4 smaller pieces.
   • Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the chicken and tofu to remove any unpleasant odors.

2. Marinate the Chicken and Tofu:

   • Blend the ingredients for Bumbu A (garlic, ginger, and lime juice) into a smooth paste, adding a little water if necessary.
   • Mix the paste with the chicken and tofu. Allow it to marinate for 5 minutes.
   • Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the tofu pieces until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
   • In the same pan, fry the chicken pieces until fully cooked. Remove and set aside with the tofu.

3. Prepare the Spice Paste:

   • Blend the ingredients for Bumbu B (chili peppers, shallots, and tomatoes) into a smooth paste.
   • Heat a little oil in the same pan used for frying the chicken and tofu. Add the spice paste and cook until fragrant, stirring occasionally.
   • Add salt to taste and the juice of 1 lime to the paste, and continue cooking until the raw chili smell has dissipated.

4. Combine and Serve:

   • Once the spice paste has cooled slightly, mix it with the fried chicken and tofu.
   • The lime juice in Bumbu A helps remove any fishy smell from the chicken, while the lime juice in Bumbu B helps reduce the strong smell of the chilies.

5. Enjoy:

   • Serve hot and enjoy this flavorful and spicy Balado Ayam Tahu with rice or as a delicious side dish.

Happy Cooking! 😊😊😊😊