Indonesian Spicy Chicken (Ayam Rica-Rica) | Indonesian Cuisine 🇮🇩

bird's eye chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red chili flakes

Jalapeño offers a milder heat, while red chili flakes are more accessible.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

lime leaves

🥗Healthier: bay leaves

💰Cheaper: lemon zest

Bay leaves add depth, and lemon zest is a cost-effective substitute.

Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add shallots, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in lemongrass and bird's eye chili; cook for another 2 minutes.

Add chicken pieces to the skillet; cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce, salt, and sugar; mix well to coat the chicken.

Add water and lime leaves; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is tender.

Uncover and let sauce reduce for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or sugar if needed.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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