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Ayam penyet with sambal

Spiced, simmered then fried chicken 'smashed' and served with fiery sambal, rice, tofu, tempeh and raw vegetables.

Time
75min
Steps
5
Ayam penyet with sambal, photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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Allergens

Contains soy and crustacean shellfish.

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    You'll need: Deep pot for frying.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Simmer chicken with the paste, water and aromatics until tender, 74°C (165°F), and the liquid is nearly gone.

    2. 2

      Fry chicken until deep golden and crisp.

    3. 3

      Fry sambal ingredients briefly, then pound or blend coarsely; add lime.

    4. 4

      Smash each chicken leg with a pestle on top of a spoonful of sambal.

    5. 5

      Serve with rice, tofu, tempeh and raw vegetables.

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