World Flavors Cookbook

Ayam Goreng (Indonesian Fried Chicken)

Name: Ayam Goreng (Indonesian Fried Chicken)
Cook time: 40 min
Cuisine: Indonesia
Ingredients: 1kg chicken pieces Spice paste: 6 shallots, 4 cloves garlic, 3 inches turmeric, 2 inches ginger, 1 tbsp coriander seeds 2 stalks lemongrass 4 kaffir lime leaves Oil for frying

Traditional fried chicken braised in spices before being fried to a golden crisp, resulting in deep, savory flavor throughout.

Cuisine: Indonesia

Ingredients

1kg chicken pieces Spice paste: 6 shallots, 4 cloves garlic, 3 inches turmeric, 2 inches ginger, 1 tbsp coriander seeds 2 stalks lemongrass 4 kaffir lime leaves Oil for frying

Instructions

1. In a pot, combine chicken, spice paste, lemongrass, and lime leaves with enough water to cover. 2. Simmer until the water has evaporated and the chicken is tender and well-coated in spices. 3. Heat oil in a pan and fry the spiced chicken pieces until dark golden and crispy. 4. Save the spiced bits (serundeng) from the pan and serve over the chicken.