Ayam Penyet Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Marinate the chicken with a mixture of spices, such as turmeric, garlic, and ginger, for at least 1 hour.
• STEP 2.Deep-fry the marinated chicken until golden and crispy.
• STEP 3.Make the sambal sauce by blending chili peppers, tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and other ingredients until smooth.
• STEP 4.Serve the fried chicken with steamed rice, cucumber slices, and a side of sambal sauce.
• STEP 5.Garnish with fried tofu or tempeh, and lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.

Cooking Tips

• For extra crispy chicken, double fry the chicken by frying it once, letting it cool, and then frying it again.
• Adjust the spiciness of the sambal sauce by adding more or less chili peppers according to your preference.
• To save time, you can use store-bought sambal sauce instead of making it from scratch.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover Ayam Penyet can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the chicken in the oven or toaster oven to maintain its crispy texture.
• Serve Ayam Penyet hot with steamed rice and sambal sauce for a delicious and satisfying meal.