Savory Indonesian Chicken and Mushroom Kwetiaw Stir-Fry

Mie (Kwetiaw) Ayam Jamur: A Flavorful Indonesian Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry

Ingredients

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For the Spice Paste:

• 2 toasted candlenuts (kemiri)
• 1/2 bulb garlic
• A small piece of ginger (just for aroma)
• 1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder (fresh turmeric is preferable)

For the Stir-Fry Ingredients:

• 1/2 onion, diced (or use 8 shallots, finely chopped)
• 1/2 kg chicken, skin removed, bones set aside, diced (or use chicken bones for extra flavor)
• 1/4 kg chicken breast, diced
• 8 large champignon mushrooms, sliced (or omit if not available)
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced (or omit if not available)

For the Seasoning:

• 4 bay leaves
• 2 kaffir lime leaves (omit if not available)
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth (omit if not available)
• 1 stalk lemongrass, crushed
• 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (or 1 tablespoon of soy sauce)
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or 1 tablespoon of soy sauce)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for sweetness, omit if not available)
• 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (omit if not available)
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper

For the Broth:

• 1.5 liters water
• 2 tablespoons salt
• A thumb-sized piece of ginger, sliced (omit if not available)
• 1/2 tablespoon black pepper (for a murky broth)
• 1/2 bulb garlic, crushed (or use 2 cloves)
• 1/2 teaspoon mushroom bouillon (omit if not available)
• Chicken bones (approximately 9 pieces, or use a mix of bones and skin)

For the Chicken Oil:

• 50 ml oil (or 100 ml as per original recipe)
• 2-3 slices of ginger (omit if not available)
• 1/2 bulb garlic, crushed (or use 2 cloves)
• Chicken skin (from the chicken bones)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken Oil:

   • Heat the oil in a pan. Add the ginger slices, garlic, and chicken skin. Cook until the skin becomes crispy and the oil is infused with flavor. Remove the crispy skin and garlic from the oil and set aside for later use. Save the flavored oil.

2. Make the Broth:

   • In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add salt, ginger, black pepper, crushed garlic, and chicken bones. Simmer on low heat to extract the flavors. Once you have reduced the broth to about 1 liter, remove the garlic and bones, and set aside for later.

3. Cook the Spice Paste:

   • Blend the candlenuts, garlic, ginger, and turmeric powder with a bit of oil to form a smooth paste. Heat a pan with a small amount of oil and sauté the paste until it is fragrant and cooked through.

4. Stir-Fry:

   • In a large skillet or wok, heat some of the chicken oil. Add the diced onion (or shallots) and cook until softened. Add the mushrooms and cook until their aroma is released. Then, add the diced chicken and cook until it changes color.

5. Add Seasoning:

   • Stir in the spice paste, bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, sweet soy sauce, light soy sauce, brown sugar, chicken bouillon powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

6. Combine with Broth:

   • Add 2 tablespoons of the prepared chicken broth to the stir-fry along with the reserved garlic and crispy chicken skin. Simmer until the flavors are well absorbed and the sauce thickens. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

7. Finish the Dish:

   • Turn off the heat and stir in the sliced green onions. The dish is typically served with noodles, so prepare your noodles according to package instructions.

8. Serving:

   • Place 2 tablespoons of the chicken oil into serving bowls. Add a tablespoon of light soy sauce, a pinch of salt, ground black pepper, and a bit of mushroom bouillon if desired. Mix well. Add the hot, drained noodles and toss to coat with the seasonings. Top with crispy wontons and serve with the prepared broth on the side.

9. Optional Condiments:

   • To complete the dish, you can prepare homemade wontons by rolling out dough, filling it with a mixture of minced meat and seasonings, and then frying them until crispy. Additionally, you can make a simple sauce by blending tomatoes, chili peppers, and garlic, then cooking it with sugar, salt, and vinegar until it thickens.

Enjoy your Mie Ayam Jamur with its rich, savory flavors and satisfying textures. This dish is perfect for a comforting meal or a special occasion!