Fiery Indonesian Ayam Rica-Rica Chicken

Spicy Ayam Rica-Rica Recipe

Ingredients:

• Chicken:

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces

• Spice Paste:

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  • 5 red chili peppers
  • 20 bird’s eye chili peppers
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 7 shallots
  • 3 candlenuts
  • 1 sachet ground white pepper
  • 1 sachet ground coriander
  • Palm sugar to taste
  • Sweet soy sauce to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Seasoning powder to taste
  • 1 piece turmeric, approximately 2 inches
  • 1 piece ginger, approximately 2 inches
  • 1 large piece galangal, approximately 2 inches
  • 2 stalks lemongrass
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves

• Other:

  • Cooking oil as needed
  • Water as needed

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Cut the whole chicken into pieces, wash thoroughly, and drain well.

2. Prepare the Spice Paste:

   • Blend the red chili peppers, bird’s eye chili peppers, shallots, garlic, candlenuts, and turmeric into a smooth paste.

3. Prepare the Aromatics:

   • Crush the ginger, galangal, lemongrass, and palm sugar.

4. Cooking the Spice Paste:

   • In a large pan, heat some cooking oil over medium heat.
   • Add the blended spice paste and sauté until fragrant.
   • Add the bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, and the crushed ginger, galangal, and lemongrass (excluding the palm sugar).

5. Cooking the Chicken:

   • Add the chicken pieces to the pan and stir well to coat the chicken with the spice mixture.
   • Pour in enough water to partially cover the chicken and simmer for about 10 minutes.

6. Seasoning:

   • Add the ground white pepper, ground coriander, palm sugar, sweet soy sauce, salt, and seasoning powder.
   • Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

7. Simmering:

   • Continue to simmer the chicken for another 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to cook through.

8. Final Touches:

   • Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
   • Once the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened, remove from heat.

9. Serving:

   • Serve the Ayam Rica-Rica hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy your flavorful and spicy Ayam Rica-Rica, a dish that embodies the vibrant and bold flavors of Indonesian cuisine!