Ayam Goreng Istimewa

Ayam Goreng Istimewa

Aromatic, crispy skin and juicy tender chicken on the inside, this traditional Indonesian style fried chicken uses galangal, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves for intense flavour. You won't be able to stop eating it!

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5 hours - 6 hours

Ingredients

5
2 Kaffir Lime Leaves
1 cm slice Galangal, chopped
5 cloves Garlic
3 stalks Lemongrass
600 g Chicken legs, chopped into 4 pieces
500 ml Coconut milk
1 L water
To taste Palm Sugar (Gula Melaka)
To taste Salt
As needed Vegetable Oil

Method

STEP 1

1) In the mixer grinder, pulse the lime leaves, galangal, garlic and lemongrass to make a medium consistency (not fine) marinade paste.

Ayam Goreng Istimewa
STEP 2

2) Mix the paste, chicken and coconut milk, and marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Or leave overnight for best results.

Ayam Goreng Istimewa
STEP 3

3) Boil water in pot, adding gula melaka and salt to taste. Add chicken pieces and marinade, then braise for about 10 minutes until tender. Strain and chill.

Ayam Goreng Istimewa
STEP 4

4) Heat oil and deep fry chicken, along with a generous spoonful or two of marinade from the strainer, until crispy and dark brown. Remove the chicken and fried paste with a strainer and serve.

Ayam Goreng Istimewa

Tips: You can save and reuse the braising water and strained marinade for 2-3 days. Sprinkle fried marinade over rice for a truly authentic Indonesian dish.

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