Ayam Goreng Tulang Lunak (Tender Fried Chicken with Soft Bones)
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken (cut into desired pieces, avoid cutting too small)
- 2 stalks lemongrass (bruised)
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 7 cloves garlic (finely ground)
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds (finely ground)
- 3 finger-sized pieces of galangal (finely ground)
- 3 finger-sized pieces of turmeric (finely ground)
- 2 candlenuts (finely ground)
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed (for boiling the chicken)
- Cooking oil as needed
Instructions
Preparing the Spice Blend
- Grind the Spices: Combine the garlic, coriander seeds, galangal, turmeric, candlenuts, and salt. Grind them together until you achieve a smooth paste. Set this spice blend aside.
Cooking the Chicken
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Season the Chicken: Take the cleaned and cut chicken pieces and place them in a pressure cooker. Add the ground spice blend to the chicken. Mix thoroughly to ensure the chicken is well coated with the spices.
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Add Water and Aromatics: Pour enough water into the pressure cooker to fully submerge the chicken pieces. Add the bruised lemongrass stalks and kaffir lime leaves to the pot.
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Pressure Cook the Chicken: Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook the chicken over medium heat for approximately 45 minutes. This will make the chicken tender and the bones soft.
Frying the Chicken
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Cool the Chicken: Once the pressure cooking is done, allow the chicken to cool to room temperature.
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Fry the Chicken: Heat the cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the chicken pieces until they turn golden brown and crispy.
Serving
- Serve Hot: Serve the fried chicken hot with steamed white rice. Complement it with sambal and a squeeze of lime juice, and garnish with fresh vegetables.
Enjoy this delightful Indonesian dish, Ayam Goreng Tulang Lunak, with its tender, flavorful chicken and the unique texture of soft bones. Perfect for a hearty meal that brings the taste of Indonesia to your table!
