Ayam Penyet Pedas (Indonesian Spicy Penyet Chicken)

Name: Ayam Penyet Pedas (Indonesian Spicy Penyet Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cloves garlic, peeled, divided; 3 shallots, divided; 1 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped; 1 1/2 inch piece galangal, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 4 chicken thighs; 1 1/4 cups water; 2 salam leaves (substitute with curry leaves); 3 teaspoons oil, divided, or as needed; 1/2 tomato; 11 fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons key lime juice, or to taste; 1 teaspoon shrimp paste; 1/2 teaspoon white sugar; 1 bunch lemon basil (kemangi)

Servings: persons

5 cloves garlic, peeled, divided
3 shallots, divided
1 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 inch piece galangal, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons salt, divided
4 chicken thighs
1 1/4 cups water
2 salam leaves (substitute with curry leaves)
3 teaspoons oil, divided, or as needed
1/2 tomato
11 fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped
4 tablespoons key lime juice, or to taste
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1 bunch lemon basil (kemangi)

1
Combine garlic, 1 shallot, ginger, galangal, coriander, and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mortar and pestle; pound into a paste.
2
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
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
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
Place the sambal (chile sauce) at the bottom of a serving plate and place the chicken on top of the dish.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cloves garlic, peeled, divided, 3 shallots, divided, 1 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped, 1 1/2 inch piece galangal, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Ayam Penyet Pedas (Indonesian Spicy Penyet Chicken) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!