Nyonya Chicken and Potato Stew (Ayam Pongteh)
Nyonya Chicken and Potato Stew, or Ayam Pongteh, is a delicious dish from Malacca’s Nyonya cuisine. It’s made with chicken, potatoes, taucheo (fermented soybean paste), gula melaka (palm sugar), and spices. This authentic Peranakan recipe has been passed down through generations and is perfect for a
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- In a mortar and pestle, pound shallots and garlic into a coarse paste. You may use a food processor. Set aside.
- Heat oil over medium heat, add shallots and garlic paste and fry for about 2 minutes, making sure not to burn the paste.
- Add taucheo, dark soy sauce, and palm sugar. Stir until palm sugar has dissolved and liquid has thickened, about 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken and potatoes, then pour in the water. Bring to a boil.
- When the water boils, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
- Season with soy sauce and salt to taste. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition per serving
Protein42g
Carbs9g
Fat46g
526kcal
42gProtein
9gCarbs
46gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$3190.00
$3190.00
Per Serving
$798.00/serving
$798.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$6380.00 vs buying!
~$6380.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (82% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| shallots | 2 | $1995.00 |
| garlic | 5 cloves | $988.00 |
| oil | 0.25 cup | $17.00 |
| taucheo | 0.25 cup | - |
| dark soy sauce | 1 tbsp | $15.00 |
| palm sugar | 2 tbsp | $2.00 |
| chicken | 1 lb | $88.00 |
| potatoes | 4 small | $70.00 |
| water | 2 cups | - |
| soy sauce | 1 tbsp | $15.00 |
| salt | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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