Ayam Penyet Kemangi Recipe
Ingredients:
- 250 grams chicken (cooked as usual and then deep-fried until golden brown)
- Fresh kemangi (Thai basil) to taste
- 6 shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 ripe tomato
- 10 green chilies
- Salt, to taste
- Sugar, to taste
- MSG (optional, to taste)
- Shrimp paste (optional)
- Cooking oil for sautéing
Instructions:
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Prepare the Aromatics:
Begin by finely chopping the shallots, garlic, and tomato. Slice the green chilies. -
Sauté the Ingredients:
Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the shallots, garlic, tomato, and green chilies until they become fragrant and soft. -
Make the Sambal:
Transfer the sautéed ingredients into a mortar and pestle. Add salt, sugar, and if desired, MSG and shrimp paste. Grind the mixture until it becomes a smooth sambal paste. -
Combine with Chicken:
Take the fried chicken and place it into the mortar with the sambal paste. Gently mash and mix the chicken with the sambal until well-coated and combined. -
Add Kemangi:
Tear the fresh kemangi leaves and add them to the mortar. Continue to gently mash and mix until the kemangi is evenly distributed throughout the chicken. -
Serve:
Transfer the ayam penyet kemangi to a serving dish. Enjoy it warm with a side of steamed rice for a truly delightful meal.
Enjoy this flavorful dish with warm rice and savor the delicious blend of spices and herbs! 😋
