Spicy Fried Chicken with Savory Sambal

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the recipe for Ayam Sambal Bawang Goreng Tumis for the Love With Recipes site:

Ayam Sambal Bawang Goreng Tumis

Ingredients:

• Chicken:

  • 1/4 kg chicken, cut into pieces
  • Water, for simmering
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 meat bouillon cube
  • 1 small piece of tamarind (or use tamarind paste)

• Sambal:

  • 13 shallots, peeled
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 2 bird’s eye chilies (cabe rawit)
  • 1 curly chili (cabe keriting)
  • 2 tomatoes
  • Salt, to taste
  • Sugar, to taste
  • 1 meat bouillon cube

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Clean the chicken pieces thoroughly. Place them in a pot and add enough water to cover the chicken. Season with salt, a meat bouillon cube, and tamarind.
   • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the chicken is tender, the water has reduced, and the chicken has changed color.

2. Fry the Chicken:

   • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry the chicken pieces until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

3. Make the Sambal:

   • Slice the shallots, garlic, bird’s eye chilies, curly chili, and tomatoes.
   • Heat a little oil in the same pan used for frying the chicken. Add the sliced ingredients and sauté until fragrant and softened.
   • Season with salt, sugar, and a meat bouillon cube to taste. Continue to cook until the sambal is well-blended and the flavors are balanced.

4. Combine and Serve:

   • Return the fried chicken to the pan with the sambal. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the sambal.
   • Cook for a few more minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
   • Serve hot and enjoy!

This dish combines the savory flavors of crispy fried chicken with a spicy and aromatic sambal, making it a delicious addition to any meal.