Ayam Penyet Pedas (Indonesian Spicy Penyet Chicken)
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
2
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Ingredients for - Ayam Penyet Pedas (Indonesian Spicy Penyet Chicken)

1. Garlic, peeled, divided - 5 cloves
2. Shallots, divided - 3
3. Fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped - 1 ½ inch piece
4. Galangal, thinly sliced - 1 ½ inch piece
5. Ground coriander - ½ teaspoon
6. Salt, divided - 2 teaspoons
7. Chicken thighs - 4
8. Water - 1 ¼ cups
9. Salam leaves (substitute with curry leaves) - 2
10. Oil, divided, or as needed - 3 teaspoons
11. Tomato - ½
12. Fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped - 11
13. Key lime juice, or to taste - 4 tablespoons
14. Shrimp paste - 1 teaspoon
15. White sugar - ½ teaspoon
16. Lemon basil (kemangi) - 1 bunch

How to cook deliciously - Ayam Penyet Pedas (Indonesian Spicy Penyet Chicken)

1. Stage

Combine garlic, 1 shallot, ginger, galangal, coriander, and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mortar and pestle; pound into a paste.

2. Stage

Combine chicken with the garlic paste, water, and salam leaves in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

3. Stage

Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet. Once the chicken is fully boiled, fry the chicken in the skillet until it's golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.

4. Stage

For the sambal (chili sauce) heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook remaining 2 shallots, tomato, and red chiles for 2 minutes. Move to a mortar and pestle and add lime juice, shrimp paste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, sugar, and lemon basil. Pound everything into a paste.

5. Stage

Place the sambal (chile sauce) at the bottom of a serving plate and place the chicken on top of the dish.