Pongteh

$145.00$170.00

When you are introduced to Peranakan (Nyonya) cuisine, you will likely get Ayam Pongteh (Braised Chicken Stew) or the traditional Babi Pongteh (Pork) on the table. This is a traditional Melaka Peranakan dish of braised chicken or pork in fermented bean paste with bold, sweet and salty flavor accompanied with dried shitake mushrooms and potatoes. In a typical Peranakan household, this dish would be eaten with sambal belacan (chili and shrimp paste). Spicy Heat Level is for Sambal Belacan. Fermented shrimp paste is used in this chili paste. You have an option to omit this.

This dish is taste of home for me ❤

White steamed rice sold separately.

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Description

When you are introduced to Peranakan (Nyonya) cuisine, you will likely get Ayam Pongteh (Braised Chicken Stew) or the traditional Babi Pongteh (Pork) on the table. This is a traditional Melaka Peranakan dish of braised chicken or pork in fermented bean paste with bold, sweet and salty flavor accompanied with dried shitake mushrooms and potatoes. In a typical Peranakan household, this dish would be eaten with sambal belacan (chili and shrimp paste). Spicy Heat Level is for Sambal Belacan. Fermented shrimp paste is used in this chili paste. You have an option to omit this.

This dish is taste of home for me ❤

White steamed rice sold separately.

Additional information

Courses

Main Course

Cuisines

Malaysian, Peranakan Nyonya

Diet Type

Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Ingredients

Garlic, Ginger, Lemon, Mushrooms, Onions, Chilies, Potatoes, Scallions, Soy Sauce, Vegetable Oil

Asian Seasoning

Belacan (Fermented Shrimp Paste), Fermented Soy Beans, Palm Sugar

Choice of Protein

Chicken, Pork (tenderloin)

Spicy Heat Level

2/5 (Slight Heat), 3/5 (Medium Heat), 5/5 (Very Spicy) uses bird eye chilies

Belacan (Fermented Shrimp Paste)

Yes, No

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