Indonesian Chicken Dumplings with Nutty Peanut Sauce

Indonesian Chicken Dumplings with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients:

• 250 grams boneless chicken breast
• Instant spring roll wrappers
• 150 grams all-purpose flour
• 100 grams tapioca flour
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tablespoon ground white pepper
• 1 sachet of chicken seasoning (e.g., Royco)
• Peanut Sauce:
  • 250 grams peanuts
  • 200 grams palm sugar (gula merah)
  • 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning (Royco)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • Red chilies, to taste
• Cornstarch slurry (for thickening)
• Soy sauce
• Accompaniments:
  • Chinese cabbage (gubis)
  • Quail eggs
  • Firm tofu

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken Filling:

   • In a blender, combine boneless chicken breast, garlic cloves, ground white pepper, and chicken seasoning. Blend until smooth, adding ice cubes to keep the mixture cold.
   • Transfer the chicken mixture to a mixing bowl. Add all-purpose flour and tapioca flour. Mix until well combined.

2. Assemble the Dumplings:

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   • Take one sheet of spring roll wrapper. Place a portion of the chicken filling in the center. Shape the dumpling according to your preference. Repeat until all filling is used.
   • Steam the dumplings for about 20 minutes or until cooked through. Steam together with accompaniments such as Chinese cabbage (gubis) and diced tofu.

3. Prepare the Accompaniments:

   • Roll the Chinese cabbage (gubis) and secure with toothpicks. Cut the tofu into small cubes. Boil quail eggs until cooked, then peel and set aside.

4. Make the Peanut Sauce:

   • In a frying pan, toast the peanuts until golden brown.
   • In a blender, combine toasted peanuts, red chilies, and palm sugar. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
   • Transfer the peanut mixture to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat. Add granulated sugar, chicken seasoning, and adjust seasoning to taste. Thicken with cornstarch slurry until the sauce reaches desired thickness.

5. Serve:

   • Cut the steamed dumplings, Chinese cabbage rolls, tofu, and quail eggs into bite-sized pieces.
   • Pour the warm peanut sauce over the prepared dumplings and accompaniments.
   • Garnish with fried shallots and serve with soy sauce on the side.

Enjoy these Indonesian chicken dumplings with peanut sauce, a delightful blend of savory chicken filling and rich, nutty sauce that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends.