Spicy Shredded Chicken with Kaffir Lime and Sweet Soy Sauce

Spicy Shredded Chicken (Ayam Suwir Bumbu Pedas)

Serves: 4 | Preparation Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 large chicken breast, cooked and shredded
• 100 grams green onions, thinly sliced
• 10 small red chilies (cabai rawit)
• 5 large green chilies
• 4 candlenuts (kemiri)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 5 cloves shallots (bawang merah)
• Salt to taste
• MSG (Micin) to taste
• Seasoning powder to taste
• Cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
• 3 kaffir lime leaves (daun jeruk)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Shred the cooked chicken breast into fine strips and set aside.

2. Prepare the Spice Paste:

   • Blend the garlic, shallots, green chilies, small red chilies, and candlenuts into a smooth paste. Add salt and MSG to taste during blending.

3. Prepare Kaffir Lime Leaves:

   • Lightly bruise the kaffir lime leaves to release their aroma, but do not crush them completely.

4. Cook the Spice Paste:

   • Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
   • Add the blended spice paste to the pan and sauté until fragrant.

5. Combine Ingredients:

   • Add the shredded chicken and sliced green onions to the pan.
   • Stir well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the spice paste and the flavors are well distributed.

6. Add Seasonings:

   • Stir in the sweet soy sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, MSG, and seasoning powder if needed. Taste and adjust as necessary.

7. Simmer:

   • Allow the mixture to cook for a few more minutes, ensuring the chicken is well-coated with the spices and the flavors have melded together.

8. Serve:

   • Serve the spicy shredded chicken hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy this flavorful and aromatic dish that brings a delightful kick to your meal. Perfectly paired with warm, fluffy rice, this recipe will surely become a family favorite!