AYAM SAMBEL MATAH - delicious Balinese dish featuring chicken cooked with a spicy raw sauce

 "Ayam Sambal Matah" is a delicious Indonesian dish featuring chicken cooked with a spicy raw sauce called "Sambal Matah." Here's a recipe to make Ayam Sambal Matah:


Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

  • 500 grams of chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking oil

For the Sambal Matah:

  • 5 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 3-5 red chilies (adjust to taste), thinly sliced
  • 2-3 bird's eye chilies (optional), thinly sliced
  • 2-3 stalks of lemongrass, white part only, thinly sliced
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded
  • 2 tablespoons of lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon of cooking oil
  • Salt and sugar to taste

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:

  1. In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, minced shallots, sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well to coat.
  3. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator for better flavor.

2. Prepare the Sambal Matah:

  1. In a separate bowl, combine the thinly sliced shallots, red chilies, bird's eye chilies (if using), sliced lemongrass, and shredded kaffir lime leaves.
  2. Add lime juice, cooking oil, salt, and sugar to taste. Mix well to combine.
  3. Set aside the Sambal Matah while you cook the chicken.

3. Cook the Chicken:

  1. Heat some cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set it aside.

4. Assemble the Dish:

  1. Arrange the cooked chicken pieces on a serving plate.
  2. Spoon the prepared Sambal Matah over the chicken.
  3. Serve immediately with steamed rice and enjoy your Ayam Sambal Matah!

This dish offers a wonderful combination of flavors with the spicy Sambal Matah complementing the tender chicken perfectly. Adjust the level of spiciness according to your preference.

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