Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Indonesian Chicken in Galangal-Tomato Sauce

Name: Indonesian Chicken in Galangal-Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 2 shallots; 2 garlic cloves; 1 habanero pepper; 1 tbsp galangal; 1 lemongrass; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 4 macadamia nuts; 1 tbsp peanut oil; 2 tbsp halal-certified fish sauce; 2 tsp palm sugar; 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounce); 0.5 cup fresh cilantro; 1 lime; 2 lb chicken breasts; 3 cup cooked brown rice

Chicken, habanero pepper and macadamia nuts come together in this sauce, fragrant with galangal and lemongrass and cooked in a pan.

30 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Using a mortar & pestle (or a food processor), grind the shallots, garlic, habanero pepper, galangal, lemon grass, turmeric, and macadamia nuts into a paste.
2
Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat, then stir in the spice paste and fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the fish sauce and sugar and stir for 3-4 minutes, or until the paste starts to brown.
3
Add the tomato sauce, cilantro, and lime sauce and cook for 8 more minutes, stirring often.
4
Stir in the shredded chicken, and cook until heated through, Serve over brown rice.