Ayam petis (indonesia)

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsGroundnut oil (or sunflower)
1Big onion sliced into rings
1mediumChicken cut up
3Cloves garlic
1tablespoonShrimp paste
2teaspoonsSambal Ulek (see separate recipe)
½teaspoonTumeric
cupCoconut milk (thin)
1teaspoonBrown sugar
2tablespoonsLemon juice
¼poundsPeeled shrimp
1tablespoonCoriander

Directions

1. Dry the chicken.

2. Heat oil, stir fry the onion.

3. Add garlic, petis, sambal, tumeric, salt and pepper. Stir and then add chicken.

4. Stirring constantly, add the coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer gently for 30 minutes.

5. Remove chicken, and leave sauce. Boil until it thickens. Then add sugar and lemon juice.

6. Add shrimp and cook for about 3-4 minutes... until cooked.

7. Present with chicken covered in sauce and decorate with coriander.