Galangal Fried Chicken Wings
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken wings
- 1 thumb-sized piece of turmeric
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
- 1 lemongrass stalk
- 3 bay leaves
- 4 cloves garlic
- 6 shallots
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 100 grams galangal
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon chicken flavor seasoning
- ¾ cup water
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
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Prepare the Spice Paste: Begin by finely grinding the garlic, shallots, ginger, turmeric, and coriander seeds into a smooth paste. You can use a mortar and pestle or a blender for this step.
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Grate the Galangal: Grate the galangal until it is finely shredded. Mix the grated galangal with the prepared spice paste to combine the flavors.
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Cook the Chicken: Heat a pot over medium heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom. Add the spice paste, lemongrass, and bay leaves to the pot. Sauté until the mixture becomes fragrant.
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Add the Chicken Wings: Place the chicken wings into the pot and stir to coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
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Season the Chicken: Pour in the water and season with salt, chicken flavor seasoning, granulated sugar, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
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Simmer: Allow the mixture to come to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook until the liquid has reduced and the chicken is cooked through. The chicken wings should be tender and the sauce should be thickened.
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Rest the Chicken: Once cooked, turn off the heat and let the chicken wings rest in the pot. For a more intense flavor, allow them to marinate for a few hours or overnight.
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Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken wings from the pot and fry them in the hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown.
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Crisp Up the Spice Mixture: Optional: Strain the remaining spice mixture from the pot and fry it separately until crispy. This will create a crunchy, flavorful garnish.
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Serve: Serve the crispy galangal fried chicken wings hot with steamed rice and your favorite sambal for an authentic and delicious meal.
Enjoy this aromatic and flavorful Indonesian-inspired dish that pairs perfectly with a bowl of hot rice and a side of spicy sambal!
