First, defrost your chicken by splashing some water (warm water is fine, too) on the frozen minced chicken and let it defrost until it is soft. Soft. Not half-frozen.

Pertama-tama, keluarkan ayam cincang beku Anda dan cairkan dengan cara mencipratkan air hangat. Biarkan mencair hingga empuk (bukan setengah beku).

Now, chop up your onion. I am using half an onion because my onion is a gigantic onion grown by a giant called Hagrid. Yes, sometimes I imagine totally irrelevant things when I am cooking. By the way, I know my onion is a bit wrinkled.

Cincang kotak-kotak bawang bombay Anda. Jika Anda tidak menyukai potongan bawang bombay yang terlalu besar, silahkan mencincangnya lebih halus. Gunakan setengah bawang bombay besar untuk resep ini.

Next, slice some white button mushrooms. Not too thin, if you may. Mushrooms shrink when cooked but honestly, thin mushrooms will not give you the same level of delight when you munch on them.

Berikutnya, iris jamur putih Anda. Jangan terlalu tipis karena jamur akan mengkerut jika terkena panas.

Next, divide your zucchini into 2 long halves. Cut each halves into two long slices of quarters and dice them up.

Berikutnya, belah zucchini Anda menjadi 2 belah panjang dan potong menjadi kotak-kotak.

Now the hardest task of all the preparation task. Cracking open a can of whole tomatoes. Honestly, I still cannot get the hang of it. This is my mum’s beautiful assistance.

Kemudian, buka sekaleng tomat. Jangan dibuang airnya karena nanti airnya akan digunakan untuk merebus zucchini. Jika bisa, belilah yang whole peeled tomatoes karena tekstur tomat masih asli.

Now prepare those fragrant and magical fresh sage. It works well with zucchini in this dish and I would rather you do not substitute it with basil or parsley. If you live in Jakarta, like I do, try hitting some Ranch Market to find them.

Siapkan sehelai daun sage. Daun sage sangat sempurna jika dipasangkan dengan zucchini. Jika bisa, jangan diganti dengan basil (kemangi) atau parsley (seledri). Daun sage bisa didapatkan di Ranch Market jika Anda tinggal di Jakarta.

And while you are at it, grab a sprig of fresh rosemary as well. You only need a sprig, it is very fragrant and if you use too much rosemary, it will overpower the sage and you do not want that. You want them to marry each other harmoniously. One dominating the others? Not good.

Siapkan sebatang kecil daun rosemary segar. Daun rosemary sangat kuat sehingga jangan gunakan daun tersebut terlalu banyak karena akan mengalahkan wangi daun sage.

Heat some oil in the skillet and put in your minced chicken. Break them with your wooden spoon and do not stir them around too quickly. Let them cook on one side before flipping it over. Cook them in medium-high heat.

Panaskan 2 sdm minyak sayur di wajan penggorengan dan masukkan daging ayam cincang Anda. Jangan langsung dibalik, pastikan satu sisi sudah agak termasak sebelum membaliknya. Masak dalam api sedang-tinggi.

After the minced chicken has changed color from pink to white, make a well in your skillet and throw in the zucchini. Do not lower the heat.

Make sure the zucchini is cooked in a single layer. Or in other words, all pieces have to touch the skillet. Sprinkle it with some salt to season it. Cook until the zucchini start to brown a little bit on its edges and set aside to a warm plate. Keep it warm.

Setelah daging ayam berubah dari pink menjadi putih, dorong mereka ke pinggir penggorengan sehingga bagian tengah penggorengan Anda kosong. Masukkan zucchini dan masak dalam api sedang-tinggi. Jangan kecilkan api.

Pastikan zucchini dimasak dalam 1 lapis. Dengan kata lain, semua zucchini harus menyentuh penggorengan. Taburkan sedikit garam dan masak hingga permukaan zucchini berwarna agak kecoklatan. Pindahkan ke piring dan jaga agar tetap hangat.

In the same skillet, add in some more oil and the diced onions. Stir it around for 30 seconds or so in medium-high heat.

Di penggorengan yang sama, tambahkan 2 sdm minyak sayur dan masukkan bawang bombay. Tumis sekitar 30 detik dalam api sedang-tinggi.

Then add in the mushrooms and stir it around for another one minute. Splash in some white wine (you can use chicken broth if you want). You have to splash the liquid in, not pouring. The reason is that we want every drop to touch the sizzling hot skillet. Let it bubble violently and reduce.

Kemudian, masukkan jamur dan tumis untuk beberapa detik. Besarkan api sedikit dan cipratkan sedikit anggur putih. Anda dapat menggunakan kaldu ayam jika tidak mengkonsumsi alkohol. (NOTE: Anda harus mencipratkan anggur/kaldu, bukan menuang ke dalam wajan.) Alasannya adalah karena kita ingin cairan tersebut tereduksi begitu mengenai permukaan penggorengan yang panas. Biarkan cairan tereduksi sampai semua soda hilang.

Now add in the whole tomatoes, juices and all. Break the tomatoes with your wooden spoon (I prefer squeezing them with my hand) and let it simmer for a while.

Sekarang, masukkan tomat beserta semua airnya. Kecilkan api dan hancurkan tomat-tomat dengan bagian belakang sendok kayu Anda. Anda bisa juga meremasnya sebelum tomat dimasukkan ke penggorengan.

Now, return your chicken and zucchini into the pan. Make sure all the zucchini is covered by the juice. This will cook the zucchini until it is tender and delicious and infused with fabulous tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

Masukkan kembali daging ayam dan zucchini yang telah Anda pisahkan. Pastikan seluruh zucchini terendam oleh saus tomat-anggur. Taburkan garam dan lada secukupnya.

And lastly, add in the most powerful sage and rosemary (do not chop them up) into the sauce. Lower the heat to low. Cover with a lid and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

Masukkan daun sage dan rosemary (dengan batang-batangnya) ke dalam wajan. Kecilkan api. Tutup dan biarkan masak dalam 20 menit.

While the sauce is simmering, boil your pasta in boiling salted water. I am using bow-tie pasta. Drain it when it is done and melt some compound butter to prevent it from sticking.

Sambil menunggu, rebus pasta di dalam air mendidih yang sudah digarami. Tiriskan begitu mencapai kematangan al-dente dan campurkan mentega agar pasta tidak saling menempel.

Once all is done, stir the pasta into the sauce and coat it with the sauce. Serve with equal portions of sauce-infused tender zucchini, wine-soaked mushroom, and fragrant caramelized onions.

Ketika saus sudah matang, campurkan pasta ke dalam saus dan aduk hingga rata. Bagi ke tiga piring terpisah untuk disajikan.

Look at that beautiful mess. Fragrant pasta dish with zucchini soaked in tomato sauce. Take the first taste and you will swear to yourself that you will make it again.

Nikmati jamur yang terpanggang dalam anggur dan zucchini lembut yang dimasak dalam saus tomat! :)