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Ayam Goreng Berempah (Spicy Fried Chicken) Recipe
by Navaneetham Krishnan

Ayam Goreng Berempah (Spicy Fried Chicken)

Fried to perfection; soft tender meat within the crispy crunchy outer layer.

Rating: 4/5
Avg. 4/5 1 vote
Prep time: Malaysia Malaysian
Cook time: Servings: 4 person

Ingredients

  • 1/2 chicken - cut into bite sizes
  • 1 lemongrass
  • 2 inch galangal
  • 1 inch fresh turmeric
  • 5 shallots
  • 1-2 tbsp plain chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil as needed

Directions

  1. Blend or ground lemongrass, galangal, turmeric and shallots to a thick paste.
  2. Add chili powder and salt for taste.
  3. Mix and marinate chicken pieces with spice paste.
  4. Add into a pot with 1 cup of water.
  5. Simmer over low heat and cook until water evaporates and/or till chicken pieces are nicely coated in the paste.
  6. Remove and keep aside, if possible for 2-3 hours.
  7. Deep fry the chicken pieces.
  8. Scoop the remaining flaky herbs/spices from the wok and add on top of the fried chicken pieces.
  9. Serve with calamansi lime.