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Ayam Siow (Peranankan Chicken in Tamarind Sauce)

Chicken and coriander come together in this Malaysian dish, fragrant with tamarind and simmered on the stove. It's finished with coriander leaves.

45 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · 45 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Mix tamarind sauce with shallots, coriander powder, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Marinate chicken pieces, cover and leave in the fridge overnight. Put the marinated chicken to stove and bring the entire pot to boil. Simmer over low fire for about 30 min until chicken is tender and sauce has thickened.

    30 min
  3. 3

    The sauce should have carmelised alittle over the chicken. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with cucumber if desired. Dig in!

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