Ayam Rica-Rica

Turn up the heat in your kitchen with Ayam Rica-Rica, a fiery Indonesian chicken dish that’s bursting with bold flavors and vibrant spices. This tantalizing recipe features tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich chili-based sauce made from a blend of red chili peppers, bird’s eye chilies, shallots, garlic, and ginger, delivering a perfect balance of heat and depth. Fragrant additions like lemongrass, turmeric, and lime leaves elevate the aroma, while a splash of lime juice adds a tangy brightness to the dish. Simmered until the sauce thickens into a luscious coating, this spicy specialty is garnished with chopped spring onions for a refreshing finish. Perfectly paired with steamed rice, Ayam Rica-Rica is a must-try for spice lovers craving a taste of authentic Indonesian cuisine. Let this quick, 60-minute recipe transport your taste buds to the tropics!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 kg Chicken, cut into pieces
• 10 Red chili peppers
• 5 Bird's eye chilies
• 6 Shallots
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 2 Lemongrass stalks
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 4 Lime leaves
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 3 tbsp Cooking oil
• 200 ml Water
• 2 Spring onions, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing the chicken pieces thoroughly and patting them dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a food processor, blend the red chili peppers, bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, and ginger until you achieve a fine paste.

Step 3

Remove the tough outer layer of the lemongrass stalks and finely chop the tender white parts.

Step 4

Heat the cooking oil in a large wok or pan over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the blended chili paste to the pan and sauté until it's fragrant, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 6

Add the chopped lemongrass, turmeric powder, and lime leaves to the chili paste, stirring well to combine.

Step 7

Increase the heat slightly and add the chicken pieces to the pan, cooking them until they are lightly browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Step 8

Pour in the water and incorporate the lime juice, salt, and sugar. Stir to blend all the ingredients.

Step 9

Allow the mixture to simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes.

Step 10

Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 11

Sprinkle chopped spring onions over the cooked Ayam Rica-Rica before serving for a fresh finish.

Step 12

Serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy your homemade Ayam Rica-Rica!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2231.3 grams (2231.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3349

Total Fat 181.30g	232%
Saturated Fat 44.20g	221%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 880mg	293%
Sodium 3314mg	144%
Total Carbohydrate 138.60g	50%
Dietary Fiber 26.70g	95%
Total Sugars 51.60g
Protein 294.00g	588%

Vitamin D 130IU	650%
Calcium 479mg	37%
Iron 34mg	189%
Potassium 6014mg	128%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.5%

Protein: 35.0%

Carbs: 16.5%