Chicken with Balinese Spices: Ayam Betutu Recipe

Name: Chicken with Balinese Spices: Ayam Betutu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds fresh chicken; Betutu spice, recipe follows; Salt and pepper; Tamarind water (4 or 5 strips of deseeded tamarind pulp dissolved in 1 cup water), to soften; Banana leaves (or greased parchment paper and aluminum foil); 3 salam leaves (can substitute bay leaves); Serving suggestion: Coconut Pandan Rice: Nasi Gurih, recipe follows; 1/2 cup peeled shallots; 1/4 cup peeled garlic; 2 tablespoons fresh tumeric; 2 tablespoons fresh peeled ginger; 2 tablespoons galangal; 2 tablespoons wild ginger; 3 whole candlenuts; 2 tablespoons Balinese 1000-spice; 2 tablespoons fresh hot chile peppers seeded and cleaned; 4 tablespoons shrimp paste; 2 tablespoons finely chopped peanuts; 1/4 cup coconut oil; 2 1/2 cups jasmine or Thai rice; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 2 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 3 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 blade lemongrass; 4 salam leaves; 2 Bali or kaffir lime leaves; 2 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock; Salt

Servings: persons

4 pounds fresh chicken
Betutu spice, recipe follows
Salt and pepper
Tamarind water (4 or 5 strips of deseeded tamarind pulp dissolved in 1 cup water), to soften
Banana leaves (or greased parchment paper and aluminum foil)
3 salam leaves (can substitute bay leaves)
Serving suggestion: Coconut Pandan Rice: Nasi Gurih, recipe follows
1/2 cup peeled shallots
1/4 cup peeled garlic
2 tablespoons fresh tumeric
2 tablespoons fresh peeled ginger
2 tablespoons galangal
2 tablespoons wild ginger
3 whole candlenuts
2 tablespoons Balinese 1000-spice
2 tablespoons fresh hot chile peppers seeded and cleaned
4 tablespoons shrimp paste
2 tablespoons finely chopped peanuts
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 1/2 cups jasmine or Thai rice
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 blade lemongrass
4 salam leaves
2 Bali or kaffir lime leaves
2 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
Salt

1
Preheat grill.
2
Massage chicken with betutu spice mix.
3
Season with salt and pepper and tamarind water.
4
Wrap chicken completely with banana leaves or greased parchment paper and then foil.
5
Place on grill for 30 minutes.
6
Grind shallots, garlic, tumeric, ginger, galangal, wild ginger, candlenuts, 1000-spice, chile peppers, shrimp paste, and peanuts in a food processor.
7
Saute paste with coconut oil.
8
Wash rice until water is clear and then drain.
9
Put rice in pot with coconut milk, chicken stock, garlic, lemongrass, salam leaves, and bali leaves.
10
Season with salt and stir well.
11
Put on top of stove with medium heat and let it boil.
12
Put in rice cooker and cook until soft.
13
Remove and disregard the lime leaves, garlic, lemongrass and salam leaves.

1878

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

241

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds fresh chicken, Betutu spice, recipe follows, Salt and pepper, Tamarind water (4 or 5 strips of deseeded tamarind pulp dissolved in 1 cup water), to soften, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Balinese Spices: Ayam Betutu 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!

Chicken with Balinese Spices: Ayam Betutu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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