Ingredients
- 350 grams chicken breast, boiled and shredded
- 2 cm galangal, bruised
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
- 150 ml water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Handful of petai (stink beans)
- Salt, to taste
- Sugar, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Spice Paste:
- 5 curly red chilies
- 4 bird’s eye chilies
- 5 shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (terasi)
- 2 cm turmeric
Instructions
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Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan. Sauté bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, galangal, and the spice paste until fragrant and cooked through.
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Add the shredded chicken breast to the pan. Stir well to combine with the spices.
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Pour in water, and season with salt, brown sugar, and pepper. Add petai (stink beans). Stir until the seasonings are well incorporated and the liquid reduces.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat.
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Serve the Ayam Suwir Bali hot with steamed rice. Enjoy this flavorful Indonesian dish!
This Ayam Suwir Bali recipe captures the essence of Balinese cuisine with its aromatic spices and tender shredded chicken. Perfect for those looking to explore authentic Indonesian flavors at home!