Spicy Indonesian Rica Rica Chicken

Spicy Rica Rica Chicken with Bird’s Eye Chili

Ingredients:

• 500 grams chicken, cut into preferred pieces
• 1 handful of red Bird’s Eye chilies (or Devil’s chilies)
• 4 kaffir lime leaves
• 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
• 5 shallots
• 3 cloves garlic
• Salt, sugar, seasoning powder, cooking oil, to taste
• Turmeric, to taste
• Water, as needed

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • Grind together turmeric, chilies, shallots, and garlic into a smooth paste.

2. Fry the Chicken:

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   • Heat cooking oil in a pan and fry the chicken until golden brown. Set aside.

3. Cook the Spices:

   • In the same pan, heat more oil and sauté the ground spice paste until fragrant. Add lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. Stir until aromatic.

4. Simmer the Dish:

   • Pour in a bit of water and let it come to a boil. Season with salt, sugar, and seasoning powder to taste.

5. Combine and Cook:

   • Add the fried chicken into the spice mixture. Stir well until the chicken is well-coated and the sauce thickens.

6. Serve:

   • Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Serve hot.

Enjoy this flavorful and spicy Rica Rica Chicken, perfect with steamed rice or as part of a larger Indonesian-inspired meal.