Pollo picante indonesio - Ayam Rica-Rica

Ingredientes

• 500 g Chicken (bone in and skin on)
• 1 small Lemon
• 1 medium Tomato (chopped)
• 2 stalks Lemongrass (crushed)
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tsp Brown sugar
• 2 Lime leaves (thinly sliced)
• Salt and blackpepper
• 5 Large Red Chillies
• 4 cm Ginger
• 8 small Shallots
• 4 cloves Garlic

Preparación

1. 1

   Clean the chicken. Marinate with 1 tsp salt and lemon juice. Let stand for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   With food processor or pestle and mortar, grind spice paste ingredients until quite smooth.

3. 3

   In a non stick pan sear the chicken with 1 tbsp oil over high heat for 5 minutes per side until the color is golden brown. Set aside.

4. 4

   In a same pan sauté spice paste with 1 tbsp oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the chicken, lemongrass, brown sugar, tomato, and water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook and stir occasionally for 5-10 minutes until all of the water almost evaporated.

6. 6

   Remove from pan and garnish with lime leaves.