DISH RESEARCH · Main dish
Ayam Rica-Rica
Also known as: Chicken Rica-Rica, Manado Rica-Rica Chicken
Manado chicken in a red-chilli sauce with lemongrass and lime aromatics.
About Ayam Rica-Rica
Ayam rica-rica is identified by Anita Jacobson as a chicken specialty of Manado in North Sulawesi. This version uses a whole chicken in pieces and a red-chilli spice paste.
Red chillies provide the main heat, with bird's-eye chillies optional. Lemongrass, lime leaves and lime juice bring citrus notes, alongside shallot, garlic and ginger.
The chicken remains in substantial pieces with a coating of aromatic chilli sauce. This profile follows the published braised preparation; the author's separate optional grilled finish is not selected.
Allergens in this recipe
Allergen details are not yet confirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Ayam Rica-Rica
Anita Jacobson's braised Manado ayam rica-rica.
- ChickenProtein
- LemongrassAromatic
- Makrut lime leavesAromatic
- Lime juiceSeasoning
- SaltSeasoning
- SugarSweetener
- Red Fresno chilliesSeasoning
- Red bird's-eye chilliesSeasoning · Optional
- ShallotsAromatic
- GarlicAromatic
- GingerAromatic
- Cooking oilCooking medium
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Chicken: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Whole chicken selected rather than alternative preselected cuts.
- Lemongrass: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Makrut lime leaves: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Lime juice: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Salt: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Sugar: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Red Fresno chillies: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Broader red-chilli link; author names Fresno cultivar.
- Red bird's-eye chillies (optional): Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Shallots: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Garlic: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Ginger: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed
- Cooking oil: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Method-only ingredient; botanical source unspecified.
Origins & food traditions
Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia; selected Anita Jacobson preparation.
Countries
- Indonesia
- IndonesiaCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Manado Cuisine
- Minahasan CuisineCatalogue link pending review
AI-generated illustration of one possible presentation. Recipes and ingredients vary; the image does not establish allergen content.