Sweet and Sour Chicken (Ayam Asam Manis)
Ingredients:
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For the Chicken:
- 1/2 chicken, cut into pieces
- Seasoned flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Water
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For the Sauce:
- 1 large onion, cut into wedges
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
- 1 red chili, diced and seeds removed
- 4 tablespoons tomato ketchup
- Salt, to taste
- Sugar, to taste
- Seasoning, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in a little water
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Clean the chicken pieces and marinate them with salt, sugar, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and lime juice. Let it sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
- In a bowl, mix the seasoned flour with a little water to make a batter. Dip each piece of chicken into the batter, then coat it with dry flour.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the chicken pieces until they turn golden brown. Remove and set aside.
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Make the Sauce:
- In a clean pan, heat a bit of oil and sauté the minced garlic and onion wedges until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the carrot sticks and stir-fry for a couple of minutes. Add just enough water to help the vegetables cook.
- Stir in the tomato ketchup, then season with salt, sugar, and seasoning to taste. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil.
- Add the diced red chili and the cornstarch mixture to the pan, stirring quickly until the sauce thickens and is well combined.
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Combine and Serve:
- Gently fold in the fried chicken pieces into the sauce, stirring carefully to ensure that each piece is coated with the sauce. Let it simmer on low heat for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
- Transfer the sweet and sour chicken to a serving plate.
Your Sweet and Sour Chicken (Ayam Asam Manis) is now ready to be enjoyed! Serve it hot and savor the delightful balance of flavors in this classic dish.
