Tongseng Ayam

Name: Tongseng Ayam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced; 8 shallots, thinly sliced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp chili powder; 2 tbsp galangal paste; 2 tbsp coconut oil; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tsp brown sugar; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 4 scallions, sliced; 1/4 cup crispy fried shallots

A fragrant Indonesian spiced chicken stir-fry with turmeric, galangal, and crispy shallots. Quick, aromatic, and deeply savory.

35 minMediumServes 4320 cal/serving

IndonesianDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
8 shallots, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp chili powder
2 tbsp galangal paste
2 tbsp coconut oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp brown sugar
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 scallions, sliced
1/4 cup crispy fried shallots

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 thinly sliced shallots and cook until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel and set aside.
2

In the same pan, add 6 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3

Add 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp chili powder, and 2 tbsp galangal paste. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
4

Add 1.5 lbs diced boneless skinless chicken thighs and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
5

Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tsp brown sugar, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6

Taste and adjust seasonings. Top with 4 sliced scallions and 1/4 cup crispy fried shallots. Serve hot over rice.

Questions

Can I make Tongseng Ayam gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Tongseng Ayam keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Tongseng Ayam?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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