Ayam Goreng Lengkuas (Galangal Fried Chicken)
Ingredients:
- 150 grams grated galangal
- 1 whole chicken, cleaned and cut into pieces
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
- 400-500 ml water
- Chicken bouillon powder, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Sugar, to taste
Spice Paste:
- 9 shallots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cm piece of galangal
- 2-3 cm piece of turmeric, peeled and roasted
- 1 cm piece of ginger, peeled
- 2 candlenuts
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
Instructions:
- Prepare the Spice Paste: Grind the shallots, garlic, galangal, roasted turmeric, ginger, candlenuts, ground coriander, and ground pepper into a smooth paste.
- Sauté the Spice Paste: In a large pan, sauté the spice paste until fragrant. Add the bay leaves, bruised lemongrass, and grated galangal. Continue to sauté until the spices are fully cooked.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pan and stir well to coat with the spice mixture. Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
- Season the Dish: Add sugar, salt, and chicken bouillon powder to taste. Stir well and taste to adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Simmer the Chicken: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer the chicken until it is tender and the water has reduced significantly.
- Fry the Chicken: Remove the chicken pieces from the pan. In a separate frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat and fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy.
- Fry the Remaining Spices: After frying the chicken, fry the remaining spice mixture until crispy.
- Serve: Arrange the fried chicken on a serving plate and sprinkle the crispy fried spice mixture on top. Your Ayam Goreng Lengkuas is now ready to be enjoyed!
Indulge in this delightful Indonesian dish where the aromatic blend of galangal and other spices gives the chicken a unique and delicious flavor. Perfect for family gatherings or a special dinner, this recipe is sure to impress!
