Ayam Rica-Rica
Bursting with bold, fiery flavors, Ayam Rica-Rica is a classic Indonesian dish that showcases the irresistible combination of tender chicken and vibrant spices. This recipe is a celebration of heat, with red chili peppers and bird’s eye chilies providing a signature kick, perfectly balanced by aromatic lemongrass, turmeric, and lime leaves. Sautéed to perfection in a fragrant chili paste and simmered until the sauce is rich and deeply flavorful, this dish is a treat for spice lovers seeking a taste of authentic Indonesian cuisine. Quick to prepare and served best with steamed rice, Ayam Rica-Rica is an excellent choice for a hearty and flavorful meal that will transport your taste buds straight to Southeast Asia. Keywords: Ayam Rica-Rica recipe, spicy Indonesian chicken, easy authentic Asian dish, bold flavors, Indonesian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 kg Chicken, cut into pieces
- 10 Red chili peppers
- 5 Bird's eye chilies
- 6 Shallots
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 2 Lemongrass stalks
- 1 inch Ginger
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 4 Lime leaves
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 3 tbsp Cooking oil
- 200 ml Water
- 2 Spring onions, chopped
Instructions
Begin by washing the chicken pieces thoroughly and patting them dry with paper towels.
In a food processor, blend the red chili peppers, bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, and ginger until you achieve a fine paste.
Remove the tough outer layer of the lemongrass stalks and finely chop the tender white parts.
Heat the cooking oil in a large wok or pan over medium heat.
Add the blended chili paste to the pan and sauté until it's fragrant, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the chopped lemongrass, turmeric powder, and lime leaves to the chili paste, stirring well to combine.
Increase the heat slightly and add the chicken pieces to the pan, cooking them until they are lightly browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Pour in the water and incorporate the lime juice, salt, and sugar. Stir to blend all the ingredients.
Allow the mixture to simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes.
Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Sprinkle chopped spring onions over the cooked Ayam Rica-Rica before serving for a fresh finish.
Serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy your homemade Ayam Rica-Rica!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.3 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.2 g | 221% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 880 mg | 293% | |
| Sodium | 3314 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.6 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.6 g | ||
| Protein | 294.0 g | 588% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 479 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 34.0 mg | 189% | |
| Potassium | 6014 mg | 128% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
