Ayam Penyet Pedas (Indonesian Spicy Penyet Chicken) Recipe

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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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.

Ayam Penyet Pedas (Indonesian Spicy Penyet Chicken)

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