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The spice broth seasons the meat to the inside. After that, it only takes a short heat to tan.
Indonesian Recipe
Ayam Goreng
For Indonesian Ayam Goreng chicken is stewed in bumbu seasoning paste and coconut water or water until it is seasoned and cooked. After a short evaporation, it is fried golden brown or fried in little oil.
Total time
1 hr 10 min
Calories
610 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Why this recipe works
Ayam Goreng savoury and crispy roast
Ayam Goreng is more than simply fried chicken. The meat first absorbs taste in an aromatic spice broth. After that it is dried and briefly fryed crispy. So it remains juicy inside and spicy outside.
Lunch
Dinner
Meat
Indonesian Recipes
Recipe
Ayam Goreng
Ayam Goreng is first pre-cooked in a spice broth with turmeric, coriander, garlic, galangal and lemongrass and then fried crispy.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare spice paste
Rub or mix garlic, shallots, coriander, turmeric, galangal or ginger and salt into a paste.
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2
Fry chicken
Place chicken pieces with spice paste, lemongrass and coconut water in a pot and cook gently for 25 to 30 minutes.
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3
Evaporate
Remove chicken from the broth, drain and pat dry. So it sprays less when roasting.
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4
Fry crispy
Heat oil and fry chicken parts in a portion of golden brown or fry all around crispy in the pan.
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5
Serving
Serve with sambal, cucumber and rice. The remaining spice broth can be reduced and used as a sauce.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Ayam Goreng
Dump dry
Moist chicken parts inject heavily and become less crispy.
Roast portions
Too many pieces lower the oil temperature. Then the chicken becomes greasy instead of crispy.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
After cooking, add some oil to the chicken and brown in the oven at high heat.
A mild tomato chilli sauce fits well if the chicken is to be less spicy.
Nutrition per serving
610kcal
12.0 gCarbohydrates
44.0 gProtein
42.0 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Ayam Goreng
The cooking seasons the chicken to the inside. The subsequent roasting only ensures colour and crust.
Yes, you can fry it in a deep pan with less oil or brown it in the oven after cooking.
The legs and thighs remain particularly juicy. Breast fillet becomes dry faster.
Rice, sambal, cucumber, tomatoes and a simple vegetable side dish fit very well.
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