Chicken With Green Chili (ayam Sambal Hijau)
Chicken with Green Chili (Ayam Sambal Hijau) is a flavorful and spicy dish from Peranakan Cuisine, combining tender chicken with a vibrant green chili sauce. This dish is perfect for those who enjoy a bit of heat in their meals.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 10 green chilies
- 5 shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch fresh turmeric
- 1 inch galangal
- 1 lemongrass stalk
- 3 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Grind the green chilies, shallots, garlic, turmeric, and galangal into a paste.
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan and sauté the spice paste until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned.
- Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, tamarind paste, and salt. Stir well.
- Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large pan Grinder or food processor Cooking spoon
Tools
Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Chicken with Green Chili with steamed rice and a side of pickled vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a milder version, reduce the number of green chilies used in the recipe.
Cost
$15