Ingredients:

1
1
3 tbsp

Seasoning:
6 tbsp
450 ml /3/4 pt
10
2 tbsp
7 tbsp
1 1/2 tbsp
1 1/2 tbsp
2 tsp
1 tsp

Medium-sized chicken, halved
cucumber, cut into wedges
oil

assam/ tamarind, squeezed for juice; strained
water
small onions, pounded
ketumbar/ coriander, dry-fried till fragrant
sugar
dark soy sauce
vinegar
salt
pepper

Directions:

1. Rub seasoning ingredients over chicken. Place in a large container.

2. Put a heavy object on a plate. Place plate on top to press chicken into seasoning. Set aside overnight or at least 8 hour.

3. Remove plate and object used as weight.

4. Heat chicken and seasoning. Bring to the boil. Simmer till chicken is tender but not soft.

5. Remove chicken. Continue to simmer sauce till thick.

6. Heat oil. Fry chicken till golden brown. add thickened sauce.

7. Remove chicken and cut into bite-size pieces.

8. Pour sauce over. Serve garnished with cucumber wedges.