Ajam roedjak: Discover the Secret Flavor Combinations!
Ajam roedjak is a flavorful Indonesian dish that combines chicken with a unique blend of spices and sweet, tangy flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indonesian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 shallots, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 red chilies, sliced
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons palm sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the shallots and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in the red chilies, tamarind paste, palm sugar, soy sauce, and salt.
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer chilies.
- Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.
- This dish can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg