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Nyonya Chicken Stew (Pongteh)

Name: Nyonya Chicken Stew (Pongteh)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 each chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces or 1/2 lb. chicken drumsticks (Source: 1 chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces or 1/2 lb. chicken drumsticks); 1 each Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into large pieces (Source: 1 Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into large pieces); 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (Source: 1 tablespoon garlic, minced); 2 tablespoons salted soy beans (tauchu) (Source: 2 tablespoons salted soy beans (tauchu)); 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (Source: 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce); 2 tablespoons sugar (Source: 2 tablespoons sugar); 3 cups water (Source: 3 cups of water)

Nyonya Chicken Stew (Pongteh) is made with chicken breast, salted soy beans, and Yukon Gold potato.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 40 min
Original yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 7 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 31–60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Chicken
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

2. Keep the simmering stage

Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.

3. Prepare for the next step

Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.

Get to know the ingredients

chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces or 1/2 lb. chicken drumsticks

In the method: Crush the salted soy beans into a paste in a mortar and pestle or with a fork

Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into large pieces

In the method: Crush the salted soy beans into a paste in a mortar and pestle or with a fork

garlic, minced

In the method: Saute garlic over medium high heat until fragrant

The last little job

Finish as directed

Dish and serve hot

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: Crush the salted soy beans into a paste in a mortar and pestle or with a fork

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes are cooked and ready to crumble

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 2. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: thecookingjar.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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