Ayam Goreng Setan: A Spicy Indonesian Fried Chicken Delight
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Boil:
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 eggplant, cut into cubes
- 7 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- Water (enough to cover the chicken)
For the Spicy Sambal:
- 30 large red chilies
- 2 shallots
- 1 clove garlic
- A pinch of turmeric
- A pinch of salt
- 1 seasoning cube (Royco)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Begin by making the boiling spice paste. Blend together garlic and coriander until finely ground.
- In a large pot, combine the ground spice paste with enough water to cover the chicken. Add the chicken pieces and bring to a boil.
- Let the chicken simmer until cooked through, ensuring it absorbs the flavors of the spices.
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Prepare the Sambal:
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sambal. Blend the large red chilies, shallots, garlic, turmeric, and salt into a smooth paste.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan. Once hot, add the sambal paste and sauté until fragrant and the oil begins to separate from the paste.
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Fry the Eggplant:
- Coat the eggplant cubes lightly with salt. Heat some oil in a pan and fry the eggplant cubes until they turn golden brown. Set them aside to drain on paper towels.
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Fry the Chicken:
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and drain excess water. Heat a fresh batch of oil in a frying pan.
- Fry the chicken pieces until they are crispy and golden brown. Remove and drain excess oil on paper towels.
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Combine and Serve:
- Reduce the amount of oil in the pan, leaving just a small amount. Add the prepared sambal to the pan and stir well.
- Add the fried chicken and eggplant cubes into the pan with the sambal. Stir and coat them evenly with the sambal mixture. Adjust the seasoning with a bit of Royco if desired.
- Once everything is well combined and heated through, transfer the chicken and eggplant to a serving dish.
Serving Suggestion:
Enjoy your Ayam Goreng Setan with steamed rice or as a spicy side dish. This dish brings together the crispy texture of fried chicken with the rich, fiery flavors of Indonesian sambal and tender eggplant, creating a truly memorable meal.
