Spicy Indonesian Fried Chicken (Ayam Goreng Ungkep)

Ayam Goreng Ungkep

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken, cut into 12 pieces
• Water, as needed
• Sugar, to taste

Spice Paste:

• 7 cloves of garlic
• 5 shallots
• 1 inch turmeric
• 1 inch ginger
• 3 candlenuts
• Coriander, to taste
• Salt, to taste

Additional Ingredients:

• 2 pieces of galangal, bruised
• 1 stalk of lemongrass, bruised
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Spice Paste:
   Blend together the garlic, shallots, candlenuts, coriander, ginger, turmeric, and salt until you have a smooth paste. Bruise the galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and bay leaves.

2. Marinate the Chicken:
   Ensure the chicken pieces are clean. Rub the spice paste thoroughly onto the chicken pieces. Transfer the chicken into a pot. Rinse the leftover spice paste in the mortar with a bit of water and add this to the pot as well. Add sugar to taste.

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3. Cook the Chicken:
   Simmer the chicken over medium heat for about 15 minutes. The chicken will release its juices during this process, so you may not need to add much additional water. After 15 minutes, stir the chicken to ensure even coating with the spices and taste for seasoning. Continue to simmer until the liquid reduces and thickens.

4. Store or Serve:
   Once the chicken is cooked and the liquid has evaporated, you can store the chicken in an airtight container and refrigerate. When ready to serve, fry the chicken pieces until golden and crispy. The crispy spice remnants are delightful when mixed with rice.

Enjoy your Ayam Goreng Ungkep, a flavorful and aromatic Indonesian fried chicken!