Nyonya Chicken and Potato Stew (Ayam Pongteh)

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 2 shallots (peeled and roughly chopped)
• 5 cloves garlic (peeled and roughly chopped)
• ¼ cup oil
• ¼ cup taucheo (fermented bean sauce)
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons palm sugar (coarsely chopped into pieces)
• 1 pound chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces, about 18 pieces)
• 4 small potatoes (Yukons or Reds will hold better than Russets, peeled and cut into large pieces)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• salt (to taste)