Ayam Siow (Peranankan Chicken In Tamarind Sauce) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 tablespoons tamarind paste
10 shallots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons dried coriander leaves
120 g brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 kg chicken piece
2 tablespoons oil

Preparation

Mix tamarind sauce with shallots, coriander powder, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper.
Marinate chicken pieces, cover and leave in the fridge overnight.
Put the marinated chicken to stove and bring the entire pot to boil. Simmer over low fire for about 30 min until chicken is tender and sauce has thickened.
The sauce should have carmelised alittle over the chicken.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with cucumber if desired.
Dig in!