Best 2 Chicken Semur Recipes
Chicken semur is an Indonesian dish consisting of chicken braised in a thick, sweet and savory coconut milk-based sauce known as "semur". The dish is believed to have originated in Java, Indonesia, and has become a popular dish throughout the country. It is often served with steamed rice, lontong (compressed rice cake), or ketupat (diamond-shaped rice cake), and is a staple dish in many Indonesian households. Chicken semur is a dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages and is often served on special occasions or during family gatherings. Its rich flavors and tender chicken make it a beloved dish in Indonesian cuisine. In this article, we will explore the best recipes and techniques for cooking chicken semur, ensuring that you can create this delicious dish in your own kitchen.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN SEMUR
This is an Indonesian chicken dish - I got the recipe from a cook at a roadside cafe in central Java. While some of the ingredients may be hard to find ie the ketup manis & palm sugar it is worth the effort.
Provided by Coasty
Categories Chicken
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mince the onion, peeled garlic and ginger and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a wok or fry pan and brown chicken pieces, set aside.
- Drain off the oil leaving about 1 tbsp in the wok adding the minced onion mix and saute about 10 mins making sure it does not brown.
- Add the nutmeg and pepper with the tomatoes, and saute a further 10 mins until the tomatoes start to break down.
- Add the chicken pieces, ketup manis and palm sugar and salt to taste. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours (this will depend on the size of the chicken pieces).
- Add the coconut milk and bring back to heat. Don't put the lid back on or the coconut milk will curdle.
- Service with plain steam rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.3, Fat 34.6, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 125, Sodium 126.2, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 32.1
SMOOR (INDONESIAN CHICKEN AND RICE)
My grandmother (see profile) was born in Indonesia and we grew up on recipes that we thought noone else in America ate at their dinner table. Well, now you can eat this dish which I have transliterated as "Smoor." I have no idea what it means, but I eat it! For some reason my grandmother always served it with bread and butter pickles. As kids we poured a little pickle juice on top of the "smoor", but this is probably just a family quirk. We also eat this with "kroepoek" (fried pulverized prawn chips).
Provided by BatiksWindmillsAndT
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- (NOTE: I have successfully tried this recipe in a crockpot. Simply throw it all in (including raw onions), mix, and cook on high 4 hours. You do not need to add water, but you can add up to 1/2 cup of you want a lot of juice.).
- Fry onions in a little oil on high until light brown. Add chicken pieces. Mix. Add enough water to cover chicken. Add all other ingredients and mix. Simmer about 45 minutes on medium heat.
- In the meantime, rinse 2 cups of jasmine rice and cook in the rice cooker.
- Serve the chicken pieces on a bed of rice. You can add additional sambal if you like it hotter.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken. For semur, it's best to use a whole chicken cut into pieces, or chicken thighs or drumsticks. This will give the stew a richer flavor and texture.
- Brown the chicken before stewing. This will help to develop the flavor of the chicken and prevent it from becoming dry.
- Use a variety of spices. Semur is a dish that is typically flavored with a variety of spices, such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, and ginger. These spices give the stew a warm, aromatic flavor.
- Add vegetables to the stew. Vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and green beans are often added to semur. These vegetables add flavor and texture to the stew.
- Simmer the stew for a long time. Semur is a dish that is typically simmered for a long time, at least 1 hour. This allows the flavors to develop and the chicken to become tender.
- Serve the stew with rice. Semur is typically served with rice, which helps to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Semur is a delicious and flavorful Indonesian stew that is easy to make. By following these tips, you can make a semur that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give semur a try!
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