I love my serai, aka, lemongrass. In fact, I must proudly profess that serai one of my favourite local herbs. I think I told you before? Unless and until, I want to spend on imported ingredients which by far is only seldom or every now and then (Baked Lemon Chicken). Otherwise, its all about our easily grown, even in our small plot of land or in pots local herbs. The easiest, shall I say is lemongrass? Most probably. So, for this sambal dish, yep, me and my sambal, do I have to say, its serai again (Sambal Udang Petai, Curry Chicken Noodles, Laksam Kelantan & Easy Chicken Kebab). Crushed or smashed serai cooked alongside a chilli based gravy and in which you will find juicy and succulent chicken pieces (Ayam Goreng Berempah, Rendang Ayam & Asam Pedas Ikan). Mouthwatering and such a pride to our eyes right? You tell me.
Ingredients
1/2 chicken (about
400g) - cut into medium size pieces
2 sticks
lemongrass/serai - crushed
3-4 kaffir lime
leaves - tear into pieces
Juice of half lime
1 1/2 tsp
turmeric powder
Oil as needed
Sugar and salt for taste
For the sambal paste (ground/blend/pulse)
1 inch
galangal/lengkuas
1 medium size
tomato
5 garlic
5 shallots
10 dried red chilies
(or as per taste)
3 red chilies (or
as per taste)
Method
Marinate chicken with turmeric powder and a little salt.
Heat wok with
enough oil and deep fry chicken.
Remove and keep aside.
Remove and keep aside.
Leave 3-4 tbsp of
oil in the same wok.
Add sambal paste
and crushed lemongrass.
Simmer and fry till aromatic and oil splits.
Simmer and fry till aromatic and oil splits.
Put in chicken,
lime leaves, lime juice, sugar and salt.
Stir to combine chicken in the sambal.
Remove from heat.
Stir to combine chicken in the sambal.
Remove from heat.
(Note: for more
gravy, you can add water before adding chicken)
wowww..yummy...
ReplyDeletecurry yummy~
ReplyDeletehi nava, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND FAMILY. HAVE A WONDERFUL 2013..
ReplyDeletesure it is homne sweet home,your chicken sambal especially with serai added flavor looks so delicious- what a lovely treat for new year. take care and all the best
This recipe look's yummy ms.nava i'm gonna try this for real...
ReplyDeleteAnyway happy new year 2013 to you and family may this prosperous year bring us all happiness... :-)
Hi nava .. I wish you and your family a very happy new year...
ReplyDeleteI agree that Malaysia is still the best...
i love lemon grass...or anything with lemon grass. This sounds like a delish eat more rice dish!
ReplyDeleteBlessed 2013 to you and your loved ones!
This looks fantastic! I love these sort of dishes, just like Ayam Masak Merah! Malay food is also one of my favourites, always competing with Italian food!
ReplyDeleteWow, i can feel the aroma just looking at the picture... great combination :)
ReplyDeleteOh love the colour n yumminess assured....
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