. Puree of shallots & garlic - 2 tbsp (Blend to a light gritty paste, using the following quantities: Garlic, peeled and crushed - 6 cloves Small shallots, peeled - 4 pcs) • . Dried shiitake mushrooms, pre-soaked - 5 pcs (Halve and remove stems.) • . Tau cheo (fermented soybean paste) - 2 tsp (Also known as fermented yellow soybean paste.) • . Medium chicken, chopped into small pieces with bones included, trimmed of fat - 1 lb (approx. 450g) (Lean, mild-pink flesh preferred.) • . Water - 1-2 cups (Adjust according to wok surface area, heat, and evaporation rate.) • . Light soy sauce - 1.5 tbsp • . Kicap manis (sweetened dark soy sauce) - 1.5 tbsp • . Green chili pepper, serrano, whole and uncut - 3 stalks (Adds a distinctive note of heat; add more for extra spice, adjust to taste.) • . Oil - 1.5 tbsp (Use coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).)