Ayam Siow (Peranankan Chicken in Tamarind Sauce)

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

Directions

1. 1

   Mix tamarind sauce with shallots, coriander powder, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Marinate chicken pieces, cover and leave in the fridge overnight.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   The sauce should have carmelised alittle over the chicken.

5. 5

   Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with cucumber if desired.

6. 6

   Dig in!