Introduction
Sambal Ayam Penyet is a popular Indonesian dish made with fried chicken that is smashed to create a crispy texture, served with sambal (chili paste) and rice. This dish is perfect for those who love spicy food. In this recipe, we will show you how to make sambal ayam penyet at home.
Ingredients
To make sambal ayam penyet, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken, cut into 4 pieces
- 2 cups of water
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of tamarind paste
- 1 cup of cooking oil
- 10-12 bird’s eye chilies, chopped
- 5 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 3 shallots, chopped
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
Instructions
Step 1: Boil the chicken
In a large pot, add the chicken, water, salt, sugar, and tamarind paste. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Step 2: Fry the chicken
Heat the cooking oil in a wok or frying pan. Add the chicken and fry until it is golden brown and crispy. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
Step 3: Make the sambal
In the same wok or frying pan, add the bird’s eye chilies, garlic, shallots, salt, and sugar. Fry until the mixture is fragrant and the chilies are slightly softened.
Step 4: Smash the chicken
Using a pestle or the back of a knife, smash the chicken until it is flat and crispy.
Step 5: Serve
Serve the smashed chicken with the sambal and rice. Drizzle some lime juice on top for an extra kick of flavor.
Nutrition
Here’s the nutritional information for sambal ayam penyet:
- Calories: 576
- Protein: 27g
- Fat: 37g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
Conclusion
Sambal Ayam Penyet is a delicious Indonesian dish that is easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills, you can recreate this spicy and flavorful dish in your own kitchen. Serve it with rice and enjoy the taste of Indonesia.
