Introduction

Ayam penyet is a popular Indonesian dish that has gained popularity in other countries as well. It is a dish where fried chicken is smashed to make it tender and served with sambal, a spicy chili paste. The dish is usually served with rice, vegetables, and crackers. Here is a recipe to make ayam penyet and sambalnya at home.

Ingredients

For Ayam Penyet: – 4 chicken legs – 4 cups of oil for frying – 1 tsp of salt – 1 tsp of sugar – 1 tsp of chicken stock powder – 1 tsp of white pepper – 2 cloves of garlic, mashed – 2 kaffir lime leaves, crushed – 2 lemongrass, bruised – 2 cups of water – 1 cup of flour For Sambal: – 10 red chilies, sliced – 5 shallots, sliced – 3 cloves of garlic, sliced – 1 tsp of salt – 1 tsp of sugar – 1 tsp of tamarind paste – 2 tbsp of oil

Instructions

Ayam Penyet: 1. Wash the chicken legs and pat dry with a paper towel. 2. Mix the salt, sugar, chicken stock powder, and white pepper in a bowl. 3. Rub the chicken legs with the spice mix and let it marinate for 30 minutes. 4. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. 5. Coat the chicken legs in flour and fry them until golden brown and crispy. 6. Remove the chicken legs from the oil and place them on a chopping board. 7. Use a meat mallet or a pestle to smash the chicken legs until they are tender. 8. In a separate pan, saute the garlic, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass until fragrant. 9. Add the water and bring it to a boil. 10. Add the smashed chicken legs to the pan and let it simmer for 5 minutes. 11. Remove the chicken from the pan and drain on a paper towel. Sambal: 1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. 2. Saute the sliced shallots and garlic until fragrant. 3. Add the sliced chilies and continue to stir fry until the chilies are soft. 4. Add the salt, sugar, and tamarind paste to the pan and stir well. 5. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool down. 6. Once the sambal has cooled down, blend it in a food processor until it becomes a smooth paste.

Nutrition

Ayam Penyet: – Calories: 530 – Carbohydrates: 27g – Protein: 26g – Fat: 36g – Saturated Fat: 8g – Cholesterol: 122mg – Sodium: 701mg – Potassium: 259mg – Fiber: 1g – Sugar: 1g – Vitamin A: 75IU – Vitamin C: 2.5mg – Calcium: 14mg – Iron: 1.8mg Sambal: – Calories: 86 – Carbohydrates: 7g – Protein: 1g – Fat: 7g – Saturated Fat: 1g – Sodium: 394mg – Potassium: 154mg – Fiber: 1g – Sugar: 4g – Vitamin A: 1238IU – Vitamin C: 60mg – Calcium: 26mg – Iron: 1mg

Conclusion

Ayam Penyet and sambalnya are delicious and spicy dishes that are easy to make at home. The key to making tender ayam penyet is to smash the chicken legs after frying them. The sambalnya can be adjusted to your taste by adding more or fewer chilies. This dish is perfect for lunch or dinner and is best served with rice, vegetables, and crackers.