Ayam Panggang Mesanten (Grilled Chicken With Recipe

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   Dry shrimp paste is also called terasi.

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   Seed and shred the chilies.

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   Crush lemon grass with side of cleaver.

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   Cut chicken in half.

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   Wash and pat dry.

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   Rub with salt and oil.

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   Grill over warm coals about 10-15 min each side, till done.

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   Slice chicken into bite-sized pcs.

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   Wrap shrimp paste in foil and toast each side over moderate heat about 2 min.

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    Lb.

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    shallots, garlic, chilies, and toasted shrimp paste into a paste.

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    Heat oil in frying pan.

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    Add in paste and fry on moderate heat, stirring, for about 4-5 min, or possibly till dry, don't burn.

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    Add in coconut lowfat milk gradually, stirring after each addition.

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    Add in bay leaves and lemon grass.

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    Bring to a boil.

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    Simmer 5 min to allow flavors to blend.

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    Add in lime juice.

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    Stir.

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    Add in cooked chicken and reheat in sauce.

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    Garnish with the shredded chilie.

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    Serve with rice and Sambal Ulek.

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    Here is something which I remembered on my last trip to Padang and the Mentawai Islands.

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    I like those out of the way places..

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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