INDONESIAN CHICKEN IN GALANGAL-TOMATO SAUCE

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A spicy-sweet chicken dish that has a very unique flavor from the galangal root. Galangal can be hard to find, so ginger makes a decent substitute. The dish will taste different though, and the peppery-pine flavor of the galangal is what really makes the chicken taste special.

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon galangal, peeled and chopped
1 lemongrass, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 macadamia nuts, chopped
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons palm sugar or 2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juice of
2 lbs chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
3 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Using a mortar & pestle (or a food processor), grind the shallots, garlic, habanero pepper, galangal, lemon grass, turmeric, and macadamia nuts into a paste.
  • Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat, then stir in the spice paste and fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the fish sauce and sugar and stir for 3-4 minutes, or until the paste starts to brown.
  • Add the tomato sauce, cilantro, and lime sauce and cook for 8 more minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken, and cook until heated through, Serve over brown rice.

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