Spiced Chicken (ayam Rempah)
Spiced Chicken (Ayam Rempah) is a flavorful and aromatic dish from Peranakan Cuisine, known for its unique blend of Chinese and Malay flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons of coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon of cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, garlic, ginger, and salt to form a paste.
- Marinate the chicken pieces with the spice paste and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the Spiced Chicken hot with steamed rice or roti.
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
Large mixing bowl Frying pan
Tools
Knife Cutting board Grater
Serving suggestions
Serve the Spiced Chicken with a side of cucumber and tomato salad for a refreshing contrast to the spicy flavors.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick, add a teaspoon of chili powder to the spice paste.
Cost
$15