Spicy Firecracker Chicken: Ayam Mercon Recipe

Spicy Ayam Mercon (Firecracker Chicken)

Ingredients:

• 1 kg chicken, cleaned
• Red curly chili peppers, to taste
• Bird’s eye chili peppers (extra spicy), to taste
• 2 slices ginger
• 2 slices galangal
• 2 slices turmeric
• 1/2 large tomato
• 2 stalks lemongrass
• 4 kaffir lime leaves
• 2 stalks spring onions
• Shrimp paste, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Seasoning powder, to taste
• Sugar, to taste
• Ground pepper, to taste
• Water, as needed
• Cooking oil, as needed

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Rinse the chicken thoroughly. You can either boil it until cooked or briefly fry it for a crispy outer texture. If boiling, skip frying (optional).

2. Prepare the Spices:

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   • Finely chop all the spices except lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and spring onions.

3. Cooking Process:

   • Heat cooking oil in a pan. Sauté the finely chopped spices until fragrant. Add a little water and season with seasoning powder, salt, sugar, and ground pepper until the taste is balanced.
   • Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and spring onions.

4. Combine with Chicken:

   • Once the spices are cooked, add the pre-cooked chicken. Mix well until the chicken is thoroughly coated with the spice mixture.

5. Serving:

   • Serve hot. Enjoy your spicy Ayam Mercon with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes. Bon appétit! 💕

This fiery Indonesian dish is perfect for spice enthusiasts looking to elevate their culinary experience. Adjust the amount of chili peppers to suit your preferred level of heat.