Ayam Masak Kicap (Chicken Drumsticks in Soy Gravy)

This simple dish is one of our son's favourites.  It is quick to prepare and tastes delicious! The following recipe does not contain any spices at all!  Best eaten with rice or baguette!

Ingredients (serves 4):
8 chicken drumsticks, to be washed and patted dry
6 medium-sized potatoes, to be peeled and quartered
10 cherry tomatoes
4 shallots, to be peeled and finely sliced
5 cm fresh ginger, to be finely minced
3 pips garlic, to be peeled and finely sliced
6 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 - 2 tbsp sugar or according to taste
salt and ground white pepper according to taste
300 ml water or sufficient water needed (depends on one's liking)
3 tbsp cooking oil

Method:
Heat cooking oil in a pot over medium heat.  Stir-fry shallot slices, minced ginger and garlic slices until fragrant.  Add chicken drumsticks and cook until drumsticks are lightly browned.

Add water and bring to a slight boil.  Then, add soy sauce, sugar, seasonings and potatoes.  Cover pot and cook over low heat for about 25 minutes or until both chicken and potatoes are tender.  Once done, add in the cherry tomatoes and check seasoning!

Serve hot with rice or baguette!

Bon Appetit!