Ayam Kentang Goreng
Ayam Kentang Goreng is a comforting Indonesian stir-fry that brings together tender chicken and crispy, golden-brown potatoes, all coated in a rich, sweet-savory sauce. The...
- Prep time
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- Cook time
- Not listed
- Yield
- 44 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 gram chicken breast diced into bite sized pieces
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 thumb ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons kecap manis Indonesian sweet soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek optional
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
- 1 teaspoon coriander ground
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- 1 handful spring onion or green onion
- fried shallots for garnish
- 1 packet noodles cooked as per packet
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Potatoes:
- 2
In a large frying pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and fry until golden brown and crispy on the outside but tender on the inside, about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking. Remove the potatoes from the pan and set them aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 3
Meanwhile, cook your noodles if using, as per the packet instructions. Alternatively, this dish goes well paired with steamed rice also.
- 4
Cook the Chicken:
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In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic, ginger and chopped onion to the pan with the chicken. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- 6
Season the Stir-Fry:
- 7
Add the ground coriander, turmeric, cumin, salt, and white pepper to the pan. Stir well to coat the chicken and onions with the spices. Pour in the kecap manis and soy sauce (and sambal oelek if using). Stir to combine, making sure the chicken is evenly coated in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together.
- 8
Combine with Potatoes:
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Add the fried potatoes back into the pan and gently toss to combine with the chicken and sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes to warm the potatoes and let them absorb the sauce. add spring onion and the cooked noodles if using and toss around.
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Serve:
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Transfer the Ayam Kentang Goreng to a serving dish. Garnish with fried shallots