Recipe of Ayam Penyet
Ayam Penyet is an Indonesian dish featuring deep-fried chicken that's been smashed or "penyet" to make it tender, served with sambal (spicy chili paste), cucumber, and often accompanied by fried tofu and tempeh. It's known for its deliciously crispy skin and spicy kick.
Recipe Summary
Preparation
60 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Intermediate
Category
Meat
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 shallots
- 4 red chilies (adjust to your spice preference)
- 2 candle nuts (or macadamia nuts)
- 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- Salt and sugar to taste
- Cooking oil for deep frying
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Instructions:
- In a food processor, blend garlic, shallots, red chilies, and candle nuts until they form a paste. Add a bit of water if needed.
- Heat cooking oil in a deep frying pan. Deep fry chicken pieces until they're golden brown and crispy. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
- In a mortar and pestle, grind lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, salt, and sugar to make the sambal. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Serve the deep-fried chicken with the sambal, cucumber slices, fried tofu, and tempeh. Enjoy your Ayam Penyet!
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Ayam Penyet and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Ayam Penyet to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Intermediate difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 60 minutes and the cooking time is minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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