Crispy Indonesian Spiced Chicken with Tangy Chili Sauce

Ayam Koloke Recipe

Ingredients:

• 250 grams chicken fillet, cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose seasoning flour (dissolved in 75 ml water)
• Coating:
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
• 1/2 carrot, julienned
• 1/2 cucumber, deseeded and julienned
• 1 stalk spring onion, chopped
• 2 red chilies, diagonally sliced
• 3 bird’s eye chilies, diagonally sliced
• 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice or lime juice
• 250 ml water
• Salt, pepper, sugar to taste
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (dissolved in 1 tablespoon water)

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken: Coat the chicken pieces with the dissolved all-purpose seasoning flour mixture. Mix well and set aside.

2. Prepare the Coating: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Coat each marinated chicken piece evenly with this mixture.

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3. Frying the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

4. Prepare the Sauce: In the same pan, melt the butter. Sauté the garlic and shallot until fragrant. Add the carrot and cucumber, then pour in the water. Bring to a boil.

5. Add Seasonings: Stir in the red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, tomato sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well.

6. Thicken the Sauce: Pour in the dissolved cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Add the chopped spring onions and mix briefly.

7. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce, tossing gently until each piece is coated evenly.

8. Serve: Transfer the Ayam Koloke to a serving dish and garnish with additional spring onions or sliced chilies if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice.

This Ayam Koloke recipe offers a delightful combination of crispy fried chicken coated in a savory, slightly spicy sauce with fresh vegetables. It’s a perfect dish to enjoy with family and friends, showcasing the vibrant flavors of Indonesian cuisine.