Sweet Grilled Indonesian Chicken (Ayam Bakar Bacem Manis)

Ayam Bakar Bacem Manis

Ingredients

• Chicken: 1 pack (bought from the market)
• Tempeh: As desired
• For Boiling the Chicken:
  • Salt: To taste
  • Water: For soaking after being taken out from the freezer
• For the Sauteed Spice Mix:
  • Shallots: 6 pieces
  • Garlic: 4 cloves
  • Candlenut: 1 piece
  • Coriander Seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Bay Leaves: 3 leaves
  • Granulated Sugar: To taste
  • Palm Sugar: To taste
  • Sweet Soy Sauce: To taste

Instructions

1. Preparing the Chicken:

   • Take the chicken out of the freezer and soak it in a mixture of warm and regular water. Add a pinch of salt.
   • Let it soak for a while, then wash the chicken thoroughly until there is no blood remaining. Cut the chicken into small pieces.

2. Making the Spice Paste:

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   • Grind the shallots, garlic, coriander seeds, candlenut, salt, and granulated sugar into a smooth paste.

3. Cooking the Chicken:

   • Heat a pan and sauté the ground spice paste until fragrant.
   • Add the chicken pieces, tempeh, bay leaves, and palm sugar to the pan. Add water to cover the chicken and tempeh.
   • Mix in the sautéed spice paste, ensuring everything is well coated.

4. Seasoning and Simmering:

   • Add sweet soy sauce according to your preference. Cover the pan and let it simmer.
   • Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more palm sugar or salt according to your taste.

5. Grilling or Frying:

   • Prepare a grill or frying pan. If grilling, spread butter on the chicken pieces.
   • Grill or fry the chicken until it is cooked through and has a nice charred surface.

Enjoy your delicious Ayam Bakar Bacem Manis! This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and a side of fresh vegetables.