Ayam Pongteh
HalalA Peranakan comfort stew of bone-in chicken and potatoes slow-braised in fermented soybean paste (taucu) and palm sugar (gula melaka). Born from the Baba Nyonya communities of Malacca, this dish fuses Chinese braising techniques with Malay aromatics — gentle, savory-sweet, and entirely chili-free.
Difficulty
medium
Prep Time
1 hour
Ingredients
- chicken
- potatoes
- fermented soybean paste (taucu)
- palm sugar (gula melaka)
- dark soy sauce
- shallots
- garlic
- cinnamon
- star anise
Variations
- pongteh babi (pork version)
- pongteh telur (egg version)
- pongteh tauhu
Did You Know
Unlike most Malaysian dishes that rely on chili heat, Ayam Pongteh gets its depth entirely from the umami of fermented soybeans and the smoky caramel of gula melaka — a perfect example of Hokkien-Malay culinary fusion.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving (250g)
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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