Ayam Goreng

Directions

  1. 1Cut slits into the chicken pieces.
  2. 2Chop the lemongrass, galangal, red chilies, and cayenne peppers.
  3. 3Add lemongrass, galangal, red chilies, cayenne peppers, shallots, garlic and water into a blender and blend until smooth.
  4. 4Mix the blended spice paste with the chicken.
  5. 5Add salt, bouillon powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and cornstarch and mix well.
  6. 6Marinate for a short time.
  7. 7Steam the marinated chicken on banana leaves.
  8. 8Fry the steamed chicken until golden brown and crispy.
  9. 9Fry the remaining spice paste until crispy.
  10. 10Prepare sambal with red bell pepper, shallot, cayenne pepper, tomato, shrimp paste, salt, sugar and bouillon powder.
  11. 11Serve the Ayam Goreng with rice and sambal.

Ingredients

  • chicken legs
  • 5 stalks lemongrass
  • 1 piece galangal
  • 3 pieces red chilies
  • 10 pieces cayenne peppers
  • 5 cloves garlic cloves
  • 5 cloves shallots
  • salt
  • bouillon powder
  • turmeric powder
  • coriander powder
  • cornstarch
  • red bell pepper
  • shallot
  • cayenne pepper
  • tomato
  • shrimp paste
  • salt
  • sugar
  • bouillon powder

Equipment

knifecutting boardblenderbowlsteamerwokstrainermortar

Tips

  • Steaming the chicken before frying keeps the meat moist and tender.
  • Frying the remaining spice paste adds flavor to the dish.