Malaysia Asian Recipes - Ayam Pongteh (Miso Soy Chicken ) Babi Pongteh [ Miso Soy Pork ]

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Ayam Pongteh [ Miso Soy Chicken ] Babi Pongteh [ Miso Soy Pork ]

Ingredients

* 3 lb whole chicken, cut into 10-12 pieces OR pork, cut into 2-inch chunks

* 5 tbsp vegetable oil

* 1 tbsp preserved soy beans [mashed] or Japanese Miso paste

* 1 tbsp dark soy sauce

* 3 med potatoes, quartered

* 1 tbsp sugar

* 2 scallions stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces

* 6 small dried shitake mushrooms, reconstituted in hot water

* salt and pepper

* 3 red onions, sliced

* 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced

* 5 cloves garlic

In red to be grounded

Directions

Using a mortar & pestle grind onion, ginger and garlic into a paste

Heat 3 tbsp of vegetable oil in a hot wok, add ground paste, stir-fry for about 1 min

Add chicken [or pork], dark soy sauce and preserved soy beans [mashed] or Miso paste, stir-fry for about 5 mins

Add 2 cups water, sugar and season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 mins

Add potatoes, scallions and dried shitake mushrooms

Cover, simmer until chicken is cooked, potatoes are tender and the sauce thickens slightly

Serve with steamed rice - and if preferred, a side of hot chili sauce for dipping

Cook's Note : This recipe is great for when you need a break from hot, spicy foods. This easy to make recipe is popular with kids too.