Crispy Ayam Geprek Recipe
Ingredients:
- 250 grams chicken fillet, cut into pieces
- Salt and sugar to taste
- 50-100 grams all-purpose flour
- Assorted fresh vegetables for serving (basil, cabbage, cucumber)
- Sufficient amount of hot oil
- ❤ Spicy chili sambal
- Red bird’s eye chilies and garlic to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and sugar. Coat them evenly with all-purpose flour.
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Frying the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and set aside.
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Prepare the Spicy Sambal:
- In a mortar and pestle, grind together red bird’s eye chilies and garlic until smooth. Alternatively, use a food processor.
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Combine Sambal and Oil:
- In the same pan used to fry the chicken, heat up the leftover oil. Add the ground chili-garlic paste (sambal) to the hot oil. Stir fry until fragrant and well combined.
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Geprek the Chicken:
- Place the fried chicken on a chopping board or plate. Use a pestle or the back of a spoon to smash the chicken pieces gently.
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Serve:
- Transfer the smashed chicken onto a serving plate. Pour the prepared spicy sambal over the chicken. Serve hot with assorted fresh vegetables on the side.
This Ayam Geprek recipe delivers crispy chicken paired with a spicy kick from the sambal, creating a delightful Indonesian dish that’s perfect for spice enthusiasts. Enjoy it with your favorite lalapan for a complete and satisfying meal!
