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Ayam betutu

Bali's whole chicken rubbed and stuffed with base genep spice paste, wrapped and slow-cooked.

Time
240min
Steps
5
Ayam betutu, photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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Allergens

Contains crustacean shellfish.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Grind and fry the base genep until fragrant.

    2. 2

      Rub chicken inside and out; stuff with greens mixed with paste.

    3. 3

      Wrap in banana leaves and foil.

    4. 4

      Bake at 150°C (300°F) for 3 hours (or steam, then grill), until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 74°C (165°F).

    5. 5

      Unwrap and serve with rice and sambal matah.

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