Indonesian Braised Chicken Stew in Sweet Soy Sauce (Semur Ayam)
Servings: 3
Semur Ayam is a flavorful Indonesian chicken stew simmered in sweet soy sauce with spices and potatoes. This quick and easy dish offers a perfect blend of savory and sweet, making it a staple in Indonesian homes. Perfect with rice!
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Ingredients
Main ingredients:
- 800 g chicken thighs cut into 2-3 chunks
- 3 small potatoes cut into quarters
- 1 stalk lemongrass bruised on the white part
- 100 ml ABC Sweet Soy Sauce
- 1 ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ tsp sugar
- ¾ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp white pepper
- 600 ml water
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- Fried shallots for garnish
Ingredients for Spice Paste:
- 130 g shallots
- 20 g garlic
- 15 g ginger
Instructions
- Blend spice paste with a food processor. Set aside.
- Heat up wok or a cast iron pot with cooking oil. Sauté spice paste together with lemongrass until fragrant.
- Add in chicken and cook until chicken no longer pink.
- Add in potatoes, ABC Sweet Soy Sauce (kecap manis), salt, sugar, pepper and ground nutmeg. Stir to coat and cook for 3 mins.
- Add water and let it simmer over low heat for 20 mins covered. Remove lid, and continue to cook uncovered for 5 mins.
- Garnish with fried shallots.