Fiery Balinese Chicken Delight: Ayam Bumbu Bali Recipe

Ayam Bumbu Bali Extra Spicy ala Atha

Ingredients

• 1/4 Chicken (cut into small pieces)

For the Spice Paste:

• 7 Shallots
• 4 Cloves of Garlic
• 1 Large Tomato
• 15 Bird’s Eye Chilies
• 5 Red Curly Chilies
• 5 Candlenuts
• 1 tbsp Black Pepper
• 2 Thumb-sized pieces of Ginger
• 1 Index-finger length of Turmeric

Additional Spices:

• 5 Kaffir Lime Leaves (torn)
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 2 Stalks of Lemongrass (bruised)

Seasoning:

• Brown Sugar
• White Sugar
• Salt
• Chicken Stock Powder
• 1 Glass of Water

Special Ingredients:

• Love and Smiles 😍

Instructions

1. Prepare the Spice Paste:

   • Blend together the shallots, garlic, tomato, bird’s eye chilies, red curly chilies, candlenuts, black pepper, ginger, and turmeric until you achieve a smooth paste.

2. Sauté the Spice Paste:

   • Heat a bit of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spice paste and sauté until it’s fragrant and partially cooked. Be careful, as the spices might make you sneeze! 😅

3. Add Additional Spices:

   • Once the spice paste is fragrant, add the torn kaffir lime leaves, bay leaf, and bruised lemongrass. Continue to sauté until the spices are fully cooked and the aroma fills your kitchen.

4. Cook the Chicken:

   • Add the chicken pieces to the pan, stirring well to ensure they are evenly coated with the spice mixture. Pour in a glass of water and add the brown sugar, white sugar, salt, and chicken stock powder. Mix well.

5. Simmer to Perfection:

   • Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.

6. Final Touches:

   • Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Once everything is perfect, turn off the heat.

7. Serve:

   • Serve your Ayam Bumbu Bali with a smile and lots of love! 😍

Cooking Tips:

• Spice Level: Feel free to adjust the number of chilies to your preferred spice level. If you like it extra spicy, stick to the original recipe.
• Serving Suggestion: This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and a side of fresh vegetables.
• Cooking Time: Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly by checking that the juices run clear.

Enjoy your Ayam Bumbu Bali Extra Spicy ala Atha, a dish that brings warmth and joy to every meal!