Ayam Saos Asam Manis Simple (Sweet and Sour Chicken)
Ingredients:
- 1/4 kg chicken breast fillet, diced
- Juice of 1 lime for marinating
- 1 large pack of instant chicken seasoning flour, mixed with a bit of all-purpose flour
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large tomato, pureed
- 3 tablespoons chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- Sugar and salt to taste
- Ground pepper to taste
Instructions:
-
Prepare the Chicken:
- Marinate the diced chicken breast with salt and lime juice. Let it sit for a while.
- Coat the chicken pieces first in a wet batter (made from the seasoned flour mixture) and then in a dry batter. Let them rest briefly.
-
Fry the Chicken:
- Deep fry the battered chicken pieces until they are golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
-
-
Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- In a pan, sauté the garlic and shallots until they are fragrant and slightly crispy.
- Add the sliced onion and sauté briefly.
- Incorporate the pureed tomato into the pan, cooking over medium heat. Add a bit of water if necessary to create a sauce-like consistency.
- Stir in the chili sauce, oyster sauce, lime juice, sugar, salt, and ground pepper. Adjust the seasoning to achieve a balanced sweet and sour flavor.
-
Combine and Serve:
- Add the fried chicken pieces to the pan, allowing them to simmer in the sweet and sour sauce until they are well coated and the flavors meld together.
- Once the chicken is fully infused with the sauce, remove from heat.
- Serve the Sweet and Sour Chicken hot, accompanied by steamed white rice.
This simple yet delightful dish marries the tangy and sweet flavors perfectly, offering a burst of freshness in every bite. Enjoy this Ayam Saos Asam Manis Simple with family and friends for a delicious and satisfying meal.
