Crispy Ayam Geprek with Fiery Sambal

Crispy Ayam Geprek with Spicy Sambal

Ingredients:

• For the Chicken:

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  • 1 kg chicken (cut into desired pieces)
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 packet all-purpose flour
  • Ice water
  • Cooking oil (for frying)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Sugar, to taste

• For the Sambal:

  • 10 bird’s eye chilies (cabe rawit setan)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • Oil (used for frying the chicken)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Cut the chicken into pieces according to your preference.
   • Rub the chicken with minced garlic and lime juice. Allow it to marinate for a few minutes.

2. Prepare the Coating:

   • In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and sugar.
   • In another bowl, prepare ice water for dipping the chicken.

3. Coat the Chicken:

   • Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in the dry flour mixture.
   • Dip the floured chicken into the ice water, then return it to the flour mixture, ensuring it’s well-coated. Gently press the flour onto the chicken to adhere well.
   • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in the hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

4. Make the Sambal:

   • In a mortar and pestle, grind the bird’s eye chilies and garlic until smooth.
   • Heat a small amount of the leftover oil used for frying the chicken in a pan. Pour the hot oil over the ground chili and garlic mixture to create a fragrant sambal.

5. Serve:

   • Serve the crispy fried chicken with the hot sambal on top or on the side. Enjoy this delicious, spicy Indonesian dish as a main course or a tasty appetizer.