Savory Indonesian Soy Sauce Chicken Recipe

Title: Indonesian Soy Sauce Chicken (Semur Ayam Kecap)

Ingredients:

• 500 grams chicken, cut into pieces
• 10 shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cloves
• 1 cm cinnamon stick
• 1 tomato, diced

Spice Paste:

• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 cm ginger
• 2 candlenuts, roasted
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• Salt, sugar, soy sauce, and chicken stock powder to taste

Steps:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Boil the chicken briefly to remove any impurities. Drain and set aside. Fry over low heat until halfway cooked.

2. Prepare the Spice Paste: Blend garlic, ginger, candlenuts, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, pepper, and nutmeg into a smooth paste.

3. Cooking Process:

   • Sauté the sliced shallots until fragrant. Add the spice paste and continue to cook until fragrant.
   • Add bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cloves, and diced tomato. Stir well.
   • Pour in a bit of water to prevent the spices from burning.

4. Simmering the Chicken:

   • Add the partially cooked chicken to the spice mixture. Pour enough water to cover the chicken pieces.
   • Season with salt, sugar, soy sauce, and chicken stock powder according to taste.

5. Finishing Touches:

   • Let the dish simmer until the sauce thickens and the chicken is tender. Adjust the seasoning if needed.

6. Serving:

   • Serve the Indonesian Soy Sauce Chicken hot with steamed rice.

This Indonesian classic, Semur Ayam Kecap, offers a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for a comforting meal, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table.