Malaysian Blackened Chicken Dish
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 20 dried chilies
- 3 shallots
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
- Sweet soy sauce to taste
- Cardamom, star anise, cinnamon for sautéing
- Turmeric powder to taste
- Salt to taste
- 1 stalk lemongrass
- 1/2 cup water
- Sugar to taste
Garnishes
- 1 chopped tomato
- 1 chopped large onion
Preparation
Blend the shallots, garlic, dried chilies, and ginger.
Cut the chicken into moderate-sized pieces, mix with turmeric powder and a little salt, then fry until half-cooked with the sauté spices and bruised lemongrass.
Add the blended mixture and cook until the oil separates.
Add sweet soy sauce to taste, then add 1/2 cup of water, cover the pot, and bring to a boil.
Add sugar, salt to taste, tomato, and large onion, and when the sauce thickens, turn off the heat and serve.
