Sri Lankan Chicken Bistek recipe

(Total time approx. 20-35 mins)

INGREDIENTS (makes 6 servings)

MEAT:

• 400g chicken (breast or thigh)
• 1 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 ginger slices
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 2-3 tsp oil (coconut / olive / vegetable)
• 1-2tsp salt
• 1-2tsp crushed black pepper
• 1  cup water
• vinegar

GARNISH (OPTIONAL)

1 boiled potato, cut into slices, sprinkled with salt and pepper

PREPARATION (~5mins):

* Cut onions, garlic and ginger, set aside

COOKING METHOD (~40-45mins):

1. Boil the chicken in a pot with salt, a dash of of vinegar and some onions, about 20 minutes.
2. When the chicken is ready, remove from water and cut into thin and long slices.
3. In a pan, heat oil and add onions, garlic and ginger and cook until brown, on medium heat for 10 minutes.
4. Add chicken and cook until brown on one side, about 5 minutes on high heat.
5. Add turmeric, vinegar and pepper, mix well.
6. Garnish with slices of boiled potato or some fried onions.