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Aromatic Lemongrass Steamed Chicken

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Sep 22, 2024
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Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the recipe for “Ayam Serai Kukus” for the Love With Recipes site:


Ayam Serai Kukus (Steamed Lemongrass Chicken)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole kampong chicken (free-range chicken)
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4 shallots, peeled
  • 3 stalks lemongrass
  • 3 cm ginger, sliced into matchsticks
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Water

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and honey. Stir well to create a marinade.
  2. Rub the marinade all over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated. Let the chicken marinate for 20 minutes.
  3. Take one stalk of lemongrass and cut it into 3 cm pieces.
  4. Stuff the chicken cavity with the sliced ginger, lemongrass pieces, and peeled shallots.
  5. Slice the remaining lemongrass lengthwise and arrange it on a steaming plate to serve as a bed for the chicken.
  6. Place the marinated chicken on top of the lemongrass on the plate.
  7. Steam the chicken for 45 minutes, or until fully cooked and tender.
  8. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the steamer and set it aside. Discard the stuffing inside the chicken.
  9. Collect the liquid from the steaming plate into a small bowl.
  10. Heat a pan over medium heat and pour the collected liquid into the pan.
  11. Mix the cornstarch with a little water to form a slurry, then add it to the pan.
  12. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  13. Serve the steamed chicken with the thickened sauce drizzled over the top.

Enjoy this aromatic and flavorful Ayam Serai Kukus, a delightful dish that brings together the fresh flavors of lemongrass and ginger with tender, succulent chicken!


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