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Ayam Woku (Minahasan Herb Chicken)

Ayam Woku Belanga

A spicy yellow chicken stew from Minahasa with lots of fresh leaves: turmeric leaf, lime leaf, pandan, lemon basil and spring onion.

Time
1 hr
Serves
4 people
Origin
North Sulawesi
Type
Chicken & Duck
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Ingredients

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Spice paste

How to Make

  1. Rub the chicken with lime and salt and leave 15 minutes.

  2. Fry the paste with lemongrass, lime leaves, turmeric leaves and pandan until fragrant.

  3. Add the chicken and stir until it changes colour.

  4. Add the water and cook over medium heat until tender and the sauce reduces.

  5. Add the tomato, spring onion and basil, stir briefly and serve.

Kitchen tip

Woku belanga has sauce, while woku daun is wrapped in banana leaf and steamed or grilled.

Questions

Where does Ayam Woku (Minahasan Herb Chicken) come from?

Ayam Woku Belanga is a traditional dish from North Sulawesi (capital: Manado), in the Sulawesi region of Indonesia.

How long does Ayam Woku (Minahasan Herb Chicken) take to make?

It takes about 1 hr in total to make 4 servings, including preparation.

What is the secret to a good Ayam Woku (Minahasan Herb Chicken)?

Woku belanga has sauce, while woku daun is wrapped in banana leaf and steamed or grilled.

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