Sambal Chicken


A local singapore favourite. Very simple to prepare but mouth watering good.

Steps


Pound shallots , ginger , aniseed , garlic and peppercorns together to make the spice paste and set it aside.
Heat oil in a pan.
Add mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Add chopped oions and fry till golden brown.
Add spice paste and fry till fragrant.
Add chilli paste and fry lightly.
Add chopped tomato and curry powder and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add chicken and stir-fry for 8 minutes.
Cover pan and let mixture simmer till chicken is almost done.
Add tamarind juice and simmer till chicken is fully cooked.
Add coconut milk , lower heat and continue to stir till oil appears on the surface.
Serve with hot fragrant rice.

Ingredients


chicken, mustard seeds, curry leaf, onion, tomatoes, shallots, ginger, anise seed, garlic, peppercorns, chili paste, curry powder, salt, tamarind pulp, coconut milk, vegetable oil, red chile