Chicken simmers with turmeric, coriander, garlic, shallots, and lemongrass before frying crisp in Indonesia's classic style.
25 min prep 42 min cook 10 min rest
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Pound the shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, coriander seeds, and salt into a paste.
Rub the chicken thighs with the spice paste.
Put the chicken in a pot with lemongrass, bay leaves, and coconut water.
Cook the chicken covered over low heat for 22 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a sieve and wait 10 minutes, until the surface dries.
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C.
Fry the chicken in batches for 6 minutes, until golden.
Rest the ayam goreng on paper towels for 3 minutes and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Pre-cooking the chicken in spiced liquid shortens frying time and keeps the inside juicy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with steamed rice, sambal, cucumber, and fried shallots.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~540
kcal calories
38
g protein
6
g carbs
39
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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