Asian Spicy Recipes - Ayam Pongteh (Miso Soy Chicken)

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RECIPES OF MALAYSIA
Ayam Pongteh (Miso Soy Chicken) Ingredients
3 lb 5 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 3 medium 1 tbsp 2 6 small	Whole chicken (cut into 8-10 pieces) Vegetable oil Preserved soy beans (mashed) (or Japanese Miso paste) Dark soy sauce Potatoes (quartered) Sugar Scallions stalks (cut into 1 inch pieces) Dried shitake mushrooms (reconstituted in hot water) Salt (adjust to taste) Pepper (adjust to taste)
To be ground or blended
3 1 5 cloves	Red onions (sliced) Fresh ginger (1 inch) (sliced) Garlic
Method Using a mortar and pestle grind onion, ginger and garlic into a paste Heat 3 tbsp of vegetable oil in a hot wok, add ground paste and stir-fry for about 1 minute Add chicken, dark soy sauce and preserved soy beans (mashed) or Miso paste and stir-fry for about 5 minutes Add 2 cups water, sugar and season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes 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 chili dipping sauce