Indonesian Basil Chicken Delight

Indonesian Chicken with Kemangi (Ayam Kemangi)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kilogram chicken breast, cut into pieces
• 1 bunch kemangi (Indonesian basil)
• For the spice paste:
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 5 shallots
  • Red chili peppers and bird’s eye chili peppers (to taste)
  • 1 candlenut
  • 1 segment turmeric
  • 1 segment ginger (crushed)
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 lemongrass stalks (crushed)
• Sugar, salt, and seasoning to taste

Instructions:

1. Parboil the Chicken: In a pot, parboil the chicken until it is partially cooked. Retain the broth.

2. Prepare the Spice Paste: In a pan, sauté the garlic, shallots, red chili peppers, bird’s eye chili peppers, candlenut, turmeric, ginger, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass until fragrant.

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3. Cook the Chicken: Add the partially cooked chicken along with its broth into the pan. Cover and let it simmer until the spices are well absorbed.

4. Add Kemangi: Stir in the kemangi and cook briefly until wilted.

5. Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

This Ayam Kemangi recipe brings together tender chicken with the aromatic flavors of kemangi and Indonesian spices. Enjoy it with steamed rice for a delightful Indonesian meal experience.

This adaptation of the Ayam Kemangi recipe is crafted to highlight the vibrant flavors of Indonesian cuisine, combining fresh ingredients with traditional cooking techniques.