Indonesian Ayam Woku: Spicy Chicken with Lemongrass and Basil

Ayam Woku: A Flavorful Indonesian Chicken Delight

Ingredients:

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• For the Chicken:

  • 1/2 kg chicken (cut into pieces)

• For the Spice Paste:

  • 8 shallots
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 2 candlenuts
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of turmeric
  • 5 red chili peppers (curly variety)
  • 15 bird’s eye chilies (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tomato

• Seasonings:

  • Salt, to taste
  • Sugar, to taste
  • 1 packet of Royco seasoning (or any seasoning mix of choice)

• For Garnish and Flavor:

  • 2 kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 stalk lemongrass (sliced diagonally)
  • 1/2 bunch of basil leaves
  • Water, as needed

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Wash the chicken pieces thoroughly and briefly boil them to ensure they are cooked through. Once done, drain and set aside.

2. Make the Spice Paste:

   • While the chicken is boiling, prepare the spice paste. Blend the shallots, garlic, candlenuts, ginger, turmeric, red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, and tomato until smooth. You can use a mortar and pestle or a blender for this step.

3. Cook the Spice Paste:

   • Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add a little oil. Sauté the spice paste along with the kaffir lime leaves until the mixture is fragrant and the oil starts to separate from the paste.

4. Combine Chicken and Spice Paste:

   • Add the boiled chicken pieces to the pan. Stir well to ensure that the chicken is evenly coated with the spice paste.

5. Simmer and Season:

   • Pour in about one glass of water, or just enough to cover the chicken. Let it simmer until the liquid reduces and the flavors meld, and the chicken is tender. This should take about 20-30 minutes.

6. Final Touches:

   • Once the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through, add the Royco seasoning or any seasoning mix of your choice. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and sugar as needed.

7. Add Fresh Herbs:

   • Stir in the sliced lemongrass and basil leaves. Cook for a few more minutes until the basil is wilted and the lemongrass has released its aroma.

8. Serve:

   • Once everything is well combined and the chicken is perfectly seasoned, remove from heat. Serve the Ayam Woku hot, and enjoy this vibrant and aromatic dish with steamed rice.

This traditional Indonesian recipe for Ayam Woku will fill your kitchen with tantalizing aromas and offer a delightful meal that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends. Enjoy the bold flavors and the rich, aromatic blend of spices that define this classic dish.