Ayam Penyet Perfection
Ayam Penyet is a popular Indonesian and Bruneian dish that features a crispy fried chicken that is smashed or "penyet" to make it tender, and served with a flavorful sambal. This recipe will guide you through creating the perfect Ayam Penyet dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 cups of water
- 1 stalk of lemongrass
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Oil for deep frying
- 4 cups of water for boiling
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 4 lime wedges
Instructions
- Boil the chicken thighs with water, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, salt, and sugar for 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the broth and pat dry.
- Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and fry the chicken until golden and crispy.
- Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Smash the fried chicken using a pestle or the back of a heavy knife.
- Serve the Ayam Penyet with sliced cucumber, lime wedges, and sambal.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Pestle Knife Frying pan Paper towels
Tools
Cutting board Knife Pestle and mortar
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve with steamed rice and a side of fresh vegetables.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Be careful when frying the chicken to avoid splattering hot oil. Use a splatter guard if available.
Cost
$15