Peranakan Ayam Tempra ( Chicken in Sweet Sour sauce )
By Reenie Poh
Servings Prep Time
4servings 5minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Servings Prep Time
4servings 5minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Ingredients
  • 700g chicken
  • 3tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1tbsp kecap manis
  • 2tbsp white sugar
  • 2medium Red Onionsthinly sliced
  • 3 Red Chillisliced
  • 4tbsp Oil
  • 1tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1/2tsp Salt
  • 150ml Water
Instructions
  1. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté for 10mins: Heat 3 tbsp oil and add in chicken. Brown it on both sides for 5mins.
  2. Add in onions. Drizzle 1 tbsp of oil over the onions and stir fry. Allow onions to cook for the last 5 mins of Saute cycle.
  3. Add in the dark soya sauce, kecap manis, sugar, lime juice, Half of cut chilli and water into pot
  4. Set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook on Low Pressure for 20 mins. Ensure Pressure Vent is sealed. Close and lock the lid to start the cycle.
  5. When the timer goes off, use Quick Pressure release to release steam. Remove the lid.
  6. Serve with a side of white rice and garnish with fresh cut chilli and coriander if desired.