Ayam Pongteh is one of the easier dishes to cook in a Nyonya cuisine. It’s a a one pot stew dish!
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Heat a large pan on medium heat, add in peanut oil, sliced garlic and diced onion, stir everything till slightly caramelized (about 3 minutes).
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Then add in Tau Chu and honey (if using) and continue frying for 1 minute.
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Add in chicken, broccoli, mushrooms and kidney beans.
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Add in water and 1 tbsp of dark soy sauce. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
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Place the finished stew in a bowl, garnish with chopped up coriander leaves and serve.
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Tip
Remove honey for first 12 weeks
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