Ayam Woku Belanga (Manadonese Woku Chicken)

10 August 2012 - Ayam Woku Belanga

Note: Love it (^o^) the fragrant of basil, pandan leaves, and kaffir lime leaves are very appetizing. The color of turmeric and other spices make it enticing..

The recipe is from Just Try and Taste

Ayam Woku Belanga (Manadonese Woku Chicken)
serves 6-8

1 whole chicken, cleaned and cut 
2 bunch of lemon basil leaves
3 scallion, cut 2 cm pieces
1 red tomato
oil for stir frying seasoning paste

For the aromatics:
2 pandan leaves, shredded and tied into a knot
5 kaffir lime leaves, shredded
2 turmeric leaves, washed and tied into knot
2 lemongrass, crushed
8 shallots, thinly sliced

For seasoning paste: (using mortal and pestle or food processor)
15 red cayenne pepper
3 red chili pepper
5 cm turmeric
5 cm ginger
4 candlenuts, pan fried
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 Tbsp salt
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp chicken powder (optional)