Ingredients with Measurements:
- 500 grams chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 red chili peppers, chopped
- 2 green chili peppers, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 2 cups water
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
Special equipment needed:
- None
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the chopped red and green chili peppers, and sauté for another minute.
4. Add the chicken pieces, salt, sugar, and chicken bouillon powder, and stir well.
5. Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Add the chopped tomato and lime juice, and stir well.
8. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
9. Turn off the heat and sprinkle chopped scallions on top.
- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat for sautéing
- Low heat for simmering
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 20g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Chicken breast can be substituted with chicken thighs or drumsticks.
- Vegetable oil can be substituted with any neutral-tasting oil.
- Red and green chili peppers can be substituted with any chili peppers of your choice.
- Chicken bouillon powder can be substituted with chicken broth or vegetable broth.
Variations:
- Add vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, or mushrooms.
- Use seafood such as shrimp or fish instead of chicken.
- Make it vegetarian by using vegetable broth and tofu instead of chicken.
Tips and tricks:
- Adjust the amount of chili peppers according to your preference for spiciness.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Garnish with additional chopped scallions or cilantro for extra freshness.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the soup in a pot over medium heat until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the soup in a bowl with a side of steamed rice.
Garnishes:
- Chopped scallions or cilantro
Pairings:
- Steamed rice
- Crusty bread
Suggested side dishes:
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Fried tofu
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the soup is too spicy, add more water or chicken broth to dilute the spiciness.
- If the soup is too salty, add more water or chicken broth to balance the flavor.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the chicken is fully cooked before serving.
- Store any leftover soup in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking.
Food history:
- Ayam Rica-Rica is a spicy chicken dish from the Manado region of Indonesia.
Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, savory, tangy
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the soup hot with a side of steamed rice.
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Region: Indonesian