Resepi Ayam Asam Pedas

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For those of you who are adventurous with your taste buds, there's nothing quite like the spicy and sour flavor of asam pedas. This traditional Malaysian dish is often served with fish, but today we're going to be exploring a recipe for asam pedas ayam - or sour and spicy chicken.

Ingredients

To recreate this mouthwatering dish, you'll need to gather the following ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken, chopped into pieces
• 2-3 tablespoons of tamarind paste
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 3-4 tablespoons of oil
• 3-4 cups of water
• 1-2 stalks of lemongrass, bruised
• Salt

Spice Paste

For the spice paste, you will need:

• 10-12 dried red chili peppers, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
• 5-6 shallots
• 3-4 cloves of garlic
• 1 inch of fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder

Directions

Step 1: Preparing the Spice Paste

In a blender or food processor, blend all of the ingredients for the spice paste until smooth.

Step 2: Cooking the Chicken

1. Heat the oil in a large pot or wok over medium heat.
2. Add the spice paste and lemongrass. Stir well until fragrant.
3. Add the chicken pieces and stir until the chicken is coated with the spice paste.
4. Season with salt and add the tamarind paste and sugar.
5. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Lower the heat and let the chicken simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Step 3: Serving the Asam Pedas Ayam

Resepi ayam asam pedas is typically served with steamed white rice. You can also garnish it with sliced chili peppers and fresh coriander leaves.

Ready to spice up your next meal with this delicious asam pedas ayam recipe? Give it a try and let your taste buds experience the flavors of Malaysia!