Golden Crispy Ayam Penyet with Spicy Sambal

Title: Ayam Penyet ala Siti’s Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg chicken, cut into pieces, washed thoroughly
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 2 cloves garlic
• 5 shallots
• 1 segment galangal
• 4 pieces bay leaves
• Salt, to taste
• Lime juice, to taste

Sambal Ingredients:

• Red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, to taste
• 1 large red tomato
• Roasted shrimp paste, to taste
• Lime or calamansi, for serving

Steps:

1. Blend coriander seeds, garlic, shallots, galangal, and bay leaves into a smooth paste.
2. Marinate the chicken with the blended paste until nearly dry.
3. Lift and drain excess marinade, then deep-fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Pound the fried chicken pieces lightly using a mortar and pestle.
5. Prepare the sambal by frying all sambal ingredients until fragrant, then pound into a paste. Pour over the chicken.
6. Serve hot with lime or calamansi on the side for squeezing over the dish. Don’t forget to taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Enjoy your Ayam Penyet with its flavorful sambal, prepared just the way Siti loves it!