Authentic Indonesian Garang Asem Chicken Recipe

Garang Asem Ayam Kampung

Ingredients:

• 1/2 free-range chicken
• 8 shallots
• 7 cloves of garlic
• 20 bird’s eye chilies
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cm galangal
• 1 stalk of lemongrass
• 4 green tomatoes
• 5 starfruits (adjust to desired sourness)
• 1 liter mineral water
• 250 ml coconut milk from 1/2 coconut
• Salt, to taste
• Sugar, to taste
• Seasoning, to taste
• Banana leaves, as needed

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pot: Line a pot with banana leaves, ensuring the entire bottom and sides are covered.

2. Cook the Chicken: Bring the chicken to a boil and cook until it is half-tender.

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3. Add Aromatics and Spices: Add the sliced shallots, garlic, bird’s eye chilies, bay leaves, galangal, lemongrass, green tomatoes, and starfruits into the pot with the chicken.

4. Incorporate Coconut Milk: Pour the coconut milk over the chicken and ingredients. Cover the mixture with more banana leaves and then place the pot lid on top. Avoid stirring the mixture to maintain the traditional cooking method.

5. Final Seasoning: After some time, once the chicken is tender, add salt and sugar to taste. Stir gently to mix the seasonings, and adjust the flavor as needed.

6. Serve: Garang Asem Ayam Kampung is now ready to be served. Enjoy this flavorful dish with a side of steamed rice for a complete meal.

Notes:

Garang Asem Ayam Kampung is a traditional Indonesian dish that combines the sourness of starfruit with the richness of coconut milk and the fragrant blend of spices. This recipe maintains the traditional method of using banana leaves to enhance the flavor and aroma, ensuring an authentic culinary experience.