Ayam Suwir (Indonesian Shredded Chicken)
Ayam Suwir is a traditional Indonesian pulled chicken dish. This easy recipe uses tender chicken, cooked with a blend of spices. Great for busy weeknights.Fits Keto, Low Carb, or Gluten Free diets.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp galangal powderlaos
- 1/4 tsp ground corianderketumbar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil for frying
Instructions
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Place the chicken breast in a pan with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
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Remove the chicken from the pan, let it cool, and shred it into fine pieces.
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Using a food processor or mortar and pestle, blend the garlic, coriander, galangal, tamarind paste, and sugar into a paste. Add salt to taste.
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Mix the shredded chicken with the spice paste and let it marinate for a while.
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Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the chicken. For a crispier texture, fry it longer. If you prefer softer chicken or plan to use it in another dish, take it out earlier while it's still moist.
Nutrition
Per serving (1)
- Calories
- 288 kcal
- Carbs
- 5 g
- Protein
- 39 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 239 mg
Recipe by Deborah Green
Recipe from https://dishfullofmemories.com/ayam-suwir-indonesian-shredded-chicken-recipe/