Balinese Chicken In Banana Leaves (tum Ayam)
Balinese Chicken in Banana Leaves, also known as Tum Ayam, is a traditional dish from the beautiful island of Bali, Indonesia. This dish is bursting with aromatic flavors and is a must-try for anyone who loves exploring new cuisines.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced
- 4 lemongrass stalks, white part only, thinly sliced
- 4 shallots, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 red chilies, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 banana leaves, cut into 8 large pieces
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, shallots, garlic, red chilies, shrimp paste, ground coriander, ground turmeric, salt, and sugar.
- Cut each chicken breast into 4 pieces and add to the spice mixture, tossing to coat the chicken evenly.
- Place 2 pieces of banana leaves on top of each other to form a cross. Place a piece of marinated chicken in the center and fold the banana leaves to form a secure parcel.
- Repeat with the remaining chicken and banana leaves.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the wrapped chicken parcels for 15-20 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once cooked, carefully open the banana leaf parcels and serve the Balinese Chicken hot with steamed rice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Knife Cutting board Bowl Pan
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve with steamed rice and a side of sambal matah for an authentic Balinese meal.
Tips & tricks
Tips: If you can't find banana leaves, you can use parchment paper as a substitute for wrapping the chicken parcels.
Cost
$15