Fiery Spicy Chicken with Tangy Tomato Sauce

Spicy Chicken (Ayam Saus Pedas)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg fresh chicken, cut into pieces
• For the Spice Paste:
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 shallots
  • 8 bird’s eye chilies
  • 2 large red chilies
  • 1 tomato
• Other Ingredients:
  • 1 small bunch green onions and celery, diced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • Ground black pepper
  • Spicy sauce (to taste)
  • Tomato sauce (to taste)
  • A splash of soy sauce
  • Salt, to taste
  • Chicken flavor seasoning
  • Lime leaves
  • A little water
  • Sugar, to taste
  • Turmeric powder

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Clean the chicken pieces thoroughly and cut them into desired sizes. Rub the chicken with turmeric and salt. Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain.

2. Make the Spice Paste: In a blender, combine garlic, shallots, bird’s eye chilies, red chilies, and tomato. Blend until smooth.

3. Cook the Spice Paste: Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the blended spice paste and sauté until fragrant.

4. Add Other Ingredients: Add the green onions, celery, and sliced onion to the pan. Stir well. Add a splash of water and mix in the spicy sauce, tomato sauce, soy sauce, salt, chicken flavor seasoning, lime leaves, and sugar.

5. Simmer the Chicken: Add the fried chicken pieces to the pan. Cook until the sauce is absorbed and the chicken is well-coated with the spices. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

6. Finish and Serve: Once the sauce has reduced and thickened, add the diced green onions and onion slices. Stir to combine. Remove from heat and serve.

Tips: Always taste and adjust seasoning as needed to avoid over-salting. Enjoy your delicious Spicy Chicken! 😊