Title: Simple Smashed Chicken Sambal 🍗
Ingredients:
- 1 fried chicken (preferably thigh)
- Sambal Ingredients:
- 20 bird’s eye chilies (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1 small shallot
- 1 small key lime
- Tomatoes, to taste (I used 2 cherry tomatoes)
- Royco seasoning, sugar, and flavor enhancer (optional)
Steps:
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Prepare the Sambal: In a mortar and pestle, grind together bird’s eye chilies, garlic, shallot, and tomatoes until coarsely ground. Adjust the spiciness to your preference.
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Seasoning: Add Royco seasoning, sugar, and flavor enhancer if desired. Mix well to combine flavors.
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Finish the Sambal: Squeeze in the juice of the key lime and mix thoroughly.
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Serve: Place the fried chicken in a mortar filled with sambal. Gently press and smash the chicken into the sambal until slightly crushed and well coated.
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Presentation: Serve with fresh raw vegetables (lalapan) on the side. Optionally, add a small amount of kencur (if available) for an extra kick.
This Simple Smashed Chicken Sambal recipe offers a delightful combination of spicy sambal and crispy fried chicken, perfect for a satisfying meal. Enjoy the robust flavors with your favorite fresh greens for a complete culinary experience!
