Chef Annette Tan of Fat Fuku, a private dining business, shares her mother's recipe of this simple but hearty Peranakan dish.
Yield: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Difficulty Level: 2/5
Ingredients
- 4 tbsps oil
- 4 medium red onions, thinly sliced
- 4 red chillies, sliced
- 1 chicken, cut into stewing portions
- 2 tbsps sugar
- 4 tbsps dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp salt
- For garnishing, sliced red chillies and fresh coriander leaves
Steps
01. Heat oil in a wok over medium heat till it starts to shimmer slightly. Add onions and stir-fry for a minute. Add chillies and fry till onions are translucent, about 5 mins.
02. Turn up the heat to high, then add chicken and fry for 5 mins. Add sugar and dark soy and turn down the heat to a simmer. Cook for 20 to 30 mins, or until chicken is cooked and tender.
03. Add lime juice and salt, and stir. Simmer for a minute and serve immediately with steamed rice, garnished with sliced red chillies and fresh coriander leaves.
Chef's Tip: Cook the dish a day ahead. The longer you keep it, the better.Recipe: Annette Tan / Photo: Andy Wong/Rave Photography