Ambila Chicken Recipe

Name: Ambila Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 fresh jalapeno chilies; 15 fresh hot red cherry peppers or eight 4-inch-long fresh red chilies; 2 large or 4 small stalks fresh lemongrass; 1-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled; 3/4 pound small shallots (about 20), halved; 6 garlic cloves; 3 candlenuts or 5 macadamia nuts; 1/2 teaspoon dried shrimp paste; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 pound Chinese long beans or green beans; 1/3 cup corn or safflower oil; a 3/4- to 4-pound chicken, cut into 16 serving pieces; 1 1/2 cups water; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; Accompaniment: steamed rice

Servings: persons

2 fresh jalapeno chilies
15 fresh hot red cherry peppers or eight 4-inch-long fresh red chilies
2 large or 4 small stalks fresh lemongrass
1-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled
3/4 pound small shallots (about 20), halved
6 garlic cloves
3 candlenuts or 5 macadamia nuts
1/2 teaspoon dried shrimp paste
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 pound Chinese long beans or green beans
1/3 cup corn or safflower oil
a 3/4- to 4-pound chicken, cut into 16 serving pieces
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Accompaniment: steamed rice

1
Wearing rubber gloves, seed and devein jalapenos and about half of cherry peppers or red chilies for a moderately hot dish.
2
Trim root ends and tough tops of lemongrass, discarding dry outer leaves, and slice thin.
3
Cut gingerroot into 4 pieces.
4
To a food processor with motor running add jalapenos, cherry peppers or red chilies, lemongrass, gingerroot, and remaining seasoning paste ingredients, 1 at a time through feed tube, and puree to a paste.
5
Trim beans and cut into 2-inch pieces.
6
Heat a 6-quart heavy kettle over moderately low heat until hot.
7
Add oil and heat until hot but not smoking.
8
Cook seasoning paste, stirring frequently, until dry and very fragrant, about 25 minutes.
9
Add chicken and cook over moderate heat, stirring, 10 minutes.
10
Add water and simmer chicken, covered, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes, or until almost cooked through.
11
Skim any fat from surface.
12
Stir in beans and simmer, covered, until beans are almost tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
13
Stir in lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, and salt and simmer, covered, 5 minutes, or until beans are tender.
14
Serve braised chicken with rice.

445

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 fresh jalapeno chilies, 15 fresh hot red cherry peppers or eight 4-inch-long fresh red chilies, 2 large or 4 small stalks fresh lemongrass, 1-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled, and more.

Yes, Ambila Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ambila Chicken

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