Ayam Rica-Rica
Turn up the heat in your kitchen with Ayam Rica-Rica, a fiery Indonesian chicken dish that’s bursting with bold flavors and vibrant spices. This tantalizing recipe features tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich chili-based sauce made from a blend of red chili peppers, bird’s eye chilies, shallots, garlic, and ginger, delivering a perfect balance of heat and depth. Fragrant additions like lemongrass, turmeric, and lime leaves elevate the aroma, while a splash of lime juice adds a tangy brightness to the dish. Simmered until the sauce thickens into a luscious coating, this spicy specialty is garnished with chopped spring onions for a refreshing finish. Perfectly paired with steamed rice, Ayam Rica-Rica is a must-try for spice lovers craving a taste of authentic Indonesian cuisine. Let this quick, 60-minute recipe transport your taste buds to the tropics!
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Ingredients
- 1 kg Chicken, cut into pieces
- 10 Red chili peppers
- 5 Bird's eye chilies
- 6 Shallots
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 2 Lemongrass stalks
- 1 inch Ginger
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 4 Lime leaves
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 3 tbsp Cooking oil
- 200 ml Water
- 2 Spring onions, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Begin by washing the chicken pieces thoroughly and patting them dry with paper towels.
Step 2
In a food processor, blend the red chili peppers, bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, and ginger until you achieve a fine paste.
Step 3
Remove the tough outer layer of the lemongrass stalks and finely chop the tender white parts.
Step 4
Heat the cooking oil in a large wok or pan over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the blended chili paste to the pan and sauté until it's fragrant, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 6
Add the chopped lemongrass, turmeric powder, and lime leaves to the chili paste, stirring well to combine.
Step 7
Increase the heat slightly and add the chicken pieces to the pan, cooking them until they are lightly browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Step 8
Pour in the water and incorporate the lime juice, salt, and sugar. Stir to blend all the ingredients.
Step 9
Allow the mixture to simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes.
Step 10
Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Step 11
Sprinkle chopped spring onions over the cooked Ayam Rica-Rica before serving for a fresh finish.
Step 12
Serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy your homemade Ayam Rica-Rica!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2231.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3349.2 |
| Total Fat 181.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 44.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 880mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3313.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 138.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 51.6g | |
| Protein 294.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 130IU | 0% |
| Calcium 479.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 34.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6013.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories