Abon Ayam

500g chicken breast/ fillet 
1 heaped tsp garlic and ginger paste 
1/2 tsp coriander, grounded 
1/2 tsp cumin powder, grounded 
1" laos, blended 
2 tbsp tamarind juice 
sugar 
salt 
oil 

Boil the chicken breast and the garlic and ginger paste with enough water for about 20mins until tender. Cool and shred the chicken meat. Then add coriander, cumin, laos, tamarind juice, sugar and salt. Mix thoroughly. 
Heat the oil. Fry the shredded chicken, stirring frequently until meat is dry and crisp. 

* for a spicy version, add chilli powder to he shredded chicken before frying.


by ftmhashim