Introduction
Ayam rica rica pedas is a spicy and flavorful chicken dish that originates from Manado, a city in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. This dish is known for its bold flavors and fiery kick, making it a popular dish among spicy food lovers.
Ingredients
To make ayam rica rica pedas, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken
- 10 red chili peppers
- 5 bird’s eye chili peppers
- 10 shallots
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 2 lemongrass stalks
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of sugar
- 1 tsp of tamarind paste
- 1 tsp of chicken bouillon powder
- 2 tbsp of oil
Instructions
1. Clean the chicken and cut it into small pieces. Set aside.
2. Blend the red chili peppers, bird’s eye chili peppers, shallots, and garlic into a smooth paste.
3. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chili paste, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. Cook until fragrant.
4. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and stir well to coat them with the chili paste.
5. Add the salt, sugar, tamarind paste, and chicken bouillon powder to the pan. Stir well.
6. Add enough water to cover the chicken. Stir well and bring to a boil.
7. Lower the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
8. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition
This recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
- Calories: 400
- Protein: 36g
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 630mg
Conclusion
Ayam rica rica pedas is a delicious and spicy dish that is perfect for those who love bold flavors. While it may seem intimidating to make at first, this recipe is actually quite easy to follow. Give it a try and impress your friends and family with your newfound cooking skills!
