Ayam Goreng Recipe: A Delightful Indonesian Fried Chicken
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
- Cooking oil, as needed
For the Marinade:
- 1/2 packet ginger powder
- 1/4 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 1 packet turmeric powder
- 1 packet fried chicken seasoning mix
- 5 shallots
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 packet chicken stock cube
- 250 ml water
For the Sambal (Chili Sauce):
- 3 shallots
- 2 garlic cloves
- 12 bird’s eye chilies
- 3 red curly chilies
- 1 tomato
- 1/2 piece of palm sugar
- 1/2 packet chicken stock cube
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
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Prepare the Marinade: In a blender, combine the shallots, garlic, ginger powder, coriander seeds, salt, turmeric powder, fried chicken seasoning mix, and chicken stock cube with 250 ml of water. Blend until smooth to create a flavorful marinade.
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Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl and pour the marinade over them. Make sure each piece is well-coated. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or longer if time permits, to let the flavors penetrate.
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Cook the Chicken: In a large pot, add the marinated chicken along with any remaining marinade. Cook over medium heat until the water has evaporated and the chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 30-40 minutes.
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Fry the Chicken: Heat cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
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Prepare the Sambal: For the sambal, heat a small amount of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, bird’s eye chilies, red curly chilies, and tomato. Cook until the vegetables are softened and fragrant. Transfer the mixture to a mortar and pestle, or a food processor, and grind until smooth.
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Season the Sambal: Return the sambal to the pan, add the palm sugar, chicken stock cube, and salt. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sambal has thickened and the flavors have melded together.
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Serve: Serve the crispy ayam goreng hot, accompanied by the freshly made sambal for a spicy and flavorful meal. Enjoy!
This traditional Indonesian recipe for Ayam Goreng, with its perfectly spiced fried chicken and homemade sambal, promises to be a hit at your next meal. The combination of aromatic spices and crispy chicken will delight your taste buds and bring a taste of Indonesia to your table.
