Hidangan Rebus Ayam Kacang Betel Pesisir yang Lezat
(Savory Coastal Betel Nut Chicken Stew Delight)
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Juli 12, 2025
Laporkan Masalah
Bahan
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600 grams Paha ayam
(Boneless, skin-on for extra flavor)
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50 grams Kacang Areca (dipotong atau dicincang)
(Use fresh or dried betel nuts, finely chopped or ground)
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400 ml Susu kelapa
(Gunakan krim penuh untuk kelezatan yang creamy)
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2 pieces Batang serai
(Bruised and chopped)
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25 grams Jahe
(Diiris tipis)
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4 pieces Siung bawang putih
(Cincang)
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15 grams Akar kunir sebesar ibu jari
(Parut atau cincang halus)
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1 medium Bawang
(Dadu)
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1 tbsp Pasta asam jawa
(Adds tanginess)
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10 leaves Daun kari
(Fresh preferred)
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1 piece Cabai merah
(Sliced for heat)
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2 tbsp Minyak nabati
(Untuk menumis)
Garam, to taste
Lada hitam, to taste
Daun ketumbar segar, Handful
(Boneless, skin-on for extra flavor)
(Use fresh or dried betel nuts, finely chopped or ground)
(Gunakan krim penuh untuk kelezatan yang creamy)
(Bruised and chopped)
(Diiris tipis)
(Cincang)
(Parut atau cincang halus)
(Dadu)
(Adds tanginess)
(Fresh preferred)
(Sliced for heat)
(Untuk menumis)
Nutrisi
- Porsi: 4
- Ukuran Porsi: 1 mangkuk (300g)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
- Calcium: 60 mg
- Iron: 4 mg
Instruksi
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1 - Prepare Aromatics:
Peel and mince garlic and ginger. Grate turmeric. Dice onion. Bruise and chop lemongrass. Slice red chili and rinse curry leaves if using.
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2 - Brown Chicken:
Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
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3 - Sauté Spices and Aromatics:
In the same pot, add onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, curry leaves, and chili. Stir cook until fragrant and onions soften.
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4 - Add Betel Nuts and Liquids:
Add diced or ground betel nuts and stir well. Return chicken to pot. Pour in coconut milk and tamarind paste, stirring to combine.
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5 - Simmer Stew:
Bring stew to gentle boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is tender and stew thickens.
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6 - Season and Garnish:
Taste stew and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Peel and mince garlic and ginger. Grate turmeric. Dice onion. Bruise and chop lemongrass. Slice red chili and rinse curry leaves if using.
Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, curry leaves, and chili. Stir cook until fragrant and onions soften.
Add diced or ground betel nuts and stir well. Return chicken to pot. Pour in coconut milk and tamarind paste, stirring to combine.
Bring stew to gentle boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is tender and stew thickens.
Taste stew and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Informasi Lebih Lanjut: Hidangan Rebus Ayam Kacang Betel Pesisir yang Lezat
Overview
Coastal Betel Nut Chicken Stew is an inventive fusion dish inspired by Southeast Asian coastal flavors and the traditional use of betel nuts in cooking. This rich, aromatic stew perfectly balances the earthiness of betel nuts with the creaminess of coconut milk, brightened by vibrant local herbs like lemongrass and curry leaves.
Ingredients Insight
Betel nuts, typically known for their cultural use in chewing, add a nutty and mildly bitter undertone that enhances the stew’s depth. Their subtle astringency complements the fats in coconut milk and the robust spices such as ginger, turmeric, and tamarind paste, creating layers of complexities in each bite.
Cultural & Historical Context
While betel nut has a strong cultural significance across maritime Southeast Asia - used traditionally for massages, rituals, and social customs - incorporating it boldly into a chicken stew embodies modern creative regional cooking. This recipe reinterprets coastal elements famed in Singapore kitchens, delivering an earthy yet exotic experience.
Personal Notes & Tips
- Sourcing fresh betel nuts can be a challenge; dried or powdered betel nuts are highly effective alternatives.
- Coconut milk enhances richness but varies in fat content; opt for full-fat to ensure luscious mouthfeel.
- Simmer gently to prevent coconut milk from splitting and preserve fragrant oils.
- Serve the stew with steamed jasmine rice or coconut flatbreads to soak up the stew’s dynamic flavors.
Unique Aspects
Unlike many traditional stews, the introduction of betel nuts gives this dish a trademark character — complex, warming, slightly nutty, and unmistakably tropical. Inputs from aromatic gelemas (lemongrass, turmeric) are harmonious with other hot coastal spices, uniting familiar ingredients in new groundwork.
Coastal Betel Nut Chicken Stew invites food adventurers to discover the unique qualities of betel nuts beyond customary consumption. It is a testament to innovation blending culinary heritage with bold, imaginative seasoning techniques — perfect for evoking Southeast Asian coastal charm in your kitchen.
