Spicy Indonesian Chicken with Crispy Anchovies

Spicy Balado Chicken with Anchovies

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 oz fried dried anchovies (ikan teri goreng)
• 1 tomato, diced
• 5 stalks of Chinese chives (kucai)
• 3 bay leaves and kaffir lime leaves
• 1 tsp tamarind paste (asam jawa)
• Brown sugar
• Salt
• Water
• Cooking oil

Spice Paste:

• 5 red chilies
• 2 cloves garlic
• 5 shallots
• 1 candlenut (kemiri)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Spice Paste: Grind red chilies, garlic, shallots, and candlenut into a smooth paste.

2. Sauté the Spice Paste: Heat cooking oil in a pan, then sauté the spice paste until fragrant and slightly browned.

   Related Articles

   • 
     Indonesian Spicy Chicken Gizzards with Shallots and Lime Leaves
   • 
     Crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken Delight
   • 
     Crispy Cheesy Chicken Fillets – Low-Carb Delight
   • 
     Savory Chicken with Makope: A Flavorful Indonesian Delight

3. Add Water: Pour enough water into the pan to create a sauce that will allow the chicken to absorb the flavors.

4. Cook the Chicken and Anchovies: Add the chicken pieces and fried anchovies to the pan, stirring well to coat them in the spice paste.

5. Seasoning: Add bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, brown sugar, salt, tamarind paste, diced tomatoes, and continue stirring until the sauce reduces slightly.

6. Add Chinese Chives: Once the chicken is cooked through and tender, add the sliced Chinese chives to the pan. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.

7. Final Touch: Ensure all ingredients are well mixed and cooked. Remove from heat.

8. Serve: Transfer the Ayam Sambal Balado Teri to a serving dish and enjoy it hot with steamed rice.

This flavorful Indonesian dish combines tender chicken pieces with crispy anchovies in a spicy, aromatic sauce that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a hearty meal any day of the week!