Fiery Crispy Ayam Geprek with Spicy Sambal

Super Spicy Ayam Geprek

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg chicken (cut into 8 pieces, preferably thighs)
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped
• 2 packets Kobe seasoning flour (I use Kobe Kentucky Super Crispy)
• 4 tablespoons rice flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 large egg
• Juice of 1 lime
• Cooking oil for frying

For the Sambal:

• 1 clove garlic
• 25 bird’s eye chilies (adjust to taste for less heat)
• Salt, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Cut the chicken into 8 pieces. I recommend using chicken thighs for better flavor and texture.
   • Clean the chicken thoroughly and squeeze lime juice over it. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
   • Rinse the chicken again to remove any residual lime juice.

2. Pre-cook the Chicken:

   • Boil the chicken pieces in a pot of boiling water for 5-10 minutes, or until no blood remains. Remove the chicken, drain, and discard the water.

3. Prepare the Coating:

   • In a bowl, mix together the Kobe seasoning flour, rice flour, and ground black pepper.

4. Coat the Chicken:

   • Beat the egg in a separate bowl and stir in the finely chopped garlic.
   • Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s well-coated. Then, dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, pressing it in to coat thoroughly.
   • For a crispier coating, repeat the process: dip the chicken back into the egg mixture and coat again with the flour mixture.

5. Fry the Chicken:

   • Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, turning them occasionally for even cooking.
   • Once done, remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

6. Prepare the Sambal:

   • Crush the garlic and bird’s eye chilies together with salt in a mortar and pestle until coarse.

7. Combine and Serve:

   • Place each fried chicken piece onto a mortar containing the sambal, and lightly pound the chicken to mix it with the sambal.
   • Ensure all the chicken pieces are well-coated with the sambal.

8. Final Touches:

   • Serve the ayam geprek immediately with plenty of hot steamed white rice.

Enjoy this fiery and flavorful dish that’s perfect for spice lovers!