Indonesian chicken with mushrooms (Ayam dengan jamur)
4 servings
15 minutes
Indonesian chicken with mushrooms (Ayam dengan jamur) is an exquisite dish embodying the depth of Indonesian cuisine flavors. Dried shiitake mushrooms soaked in hot water gain a rich aroma that harmonizes with tender chicken fillet. Soy sauce adds umami, while garlic and fresh ginger provide spiciness and warming zest. Ingredients stir-fried in a hot wok retain their juiciness, and the starchy sauce finishes with a silky texture. The dish is traditionally served with white rice, which absorbs the aromatic sauce well. It suits both cozy family dinners and impressive presentations at festive tables. The simplicity of preparation and richness of flavors make it a great choice for exploring exotic notes of Indonesian cuisine.
1
Prepare all ingredients: pour a cup of boiling water over shiitake mushrooms. Let it steep. When the mushrooms cool slightly and infuse the water with their wonderful flavor, slice the mushrooms. Keep the liquid from the mushrooms.
- Dried shiitake mushrooms: 10 pieces
2
Wash, dry with a kitchen towel, and cut the chicken fillet diagonally against the fibers. The pieces should not be too small or too large.
- Chicken breast fillet: 3 pieces
3
Finely chop the garlic and ginger. Slice the green onion into rings.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Fresh ginger: 1 piece
- Spring onion: 4 stems
4
Heat the wok, pour in the oil, and wait for it to get hot. Add the chicken to the wok and immediately add soy sauce. Stir quickly. Add garlic. Stir. After about 1.5 minutes, add the sliced mushrooms.
- Vegetable oil: 20 ml
- Chicken breast fillet: 3 pieces
- Soy sauce: 10 ml
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Dried shiitake mushrooms: 10 pieces
5
Add starch to the remaining liquid from the mushrooms and mix well. Immediately add to the wok.
- Starch: 2 tablespoons
6
Stir quickly. Do not keep on the heat for more than a minute and remove. The sauce should start to thicken.
- Soy sauce: 10 ml
7
Serve on a beautiful dish. Garnish with sliced green onions on top.
- Spring onion: 4 stems
8
Serve, as always, with white rice (basmati, jasmine).
