Title: Spicy Pete Chicken Delight
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch of pete (stink beans), peeled
- 1/4 kg chicken breast, filleted and cut into small cubes
- 1 lime
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 shallots
- 1 tablespoon sambal bajak (a type of Indonesian chili paste)
- Soy sauce (to taste)
- Sweet soy sauce (to taste)
- Salt, sugar, pepper, and seasoning (to taste)
- Cooking oil
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Squeeze the lime over the diced chicken pieces, ensuring they are well-coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow to marinate briefly. For a glossy appearance, it’s best to fry the chicken briefly before adding it to the dish.
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Prep the Ingredients:
- Finely chop the garlic and shallots.
- Peel the pete (stink beans) and set aside.
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Cook the Chicken:
- Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan. Once hot, fry the chicken pieces until they are golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Cook the Pete:
- In the same pan, add a bit more oil if necessary. Fry the pete until they are slightly crispy and cooked. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
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Sauté Aromatics:
- Using the same pan, add more oil if needed and sauté the chopped garlic and shallots until fragrant.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Add the cooked chicken back into the pan with the aromatics. Stir to combine.
- Add the sambal bajak and mix well.
- Pour in soy sauce and sweet soy sauce to taste, along with salt, sugar, pepper, and seasoning. Stir to blend all the flavors.
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Finish and Serve:
- Once the flavors are well combined and the dish has reached your preferred taste, remove from heat.
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!
This delightful Spicy Pete Chicken is sure to bring a burst of flavor to your meal. Perfectly balanced with the savory notes of soy sauce and the fiery kick of sambal, it’s a dish that’s as delicious as it is vibrant. Bon appétit!
