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Humba (Chicken)

Humba (Chicken)

Chicken braised in sweet and savory soy sauce.

⏱ Prep: 15 min ⏱ Cook: 60 min

Ingredients

  • 0.67 kg Chicken thighs
  • 0.33 cup Soy sauce
  • 1.33 tbsp Dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 4 pcs Garlic, smashed
  • 0.67 pcs Onion, halved
  • 1.33 pcs Star anise
  • 0.67 inch Ginger, sliced
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions

  1. Blanch chicken in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain.

  2. Combine soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, onion, star anise, and ginger.

  3. Add chicken and water. Simmer covered for 45 minutes.

  4. Uncover and reduce sauce until thick.