Pollo frito indonesio - Ayam Goreng

Ingredientes

• 1 Chicken (cut into 8 pieces)
• 6 Shallots
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 4 cm Galangal ((as big as the half thumb))
• 3 cm Turmeric
• 4 cm Ginger ((as big as the half thumb))
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Water
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp White pepper
• 1 Lemongrass (crushed)
• 3 pcs Keffir Lime Leaves (optional)
• Cooking Oil (for frying)

Preparación

1. 1

   Grind shallots, garlic, galangal, turmeric and ginger with pestle and mortar or spice grinder until smooth and evenly mix.

2. 2

   Place chicken into a pot, then add water, spice paste, salt, bay leaves, white pepper, lemongrass, and keffir lime leaves. Mix well.

3. 3

   Cover the pot with the lid. Bring to boil. After boil, reduce the heat to low.

4. 4

   Simmer the chicken for 15 minutes, open the lid then turn the chicken over so that all sides are seasoned. Cover the pot with the lid then simmer again until water evaporates about 10 more minutes. Turn off the heat. Set aside.

5. 5

   In a new pot fry the chicken with cooking oil at 170° C until golden brown.

6. 6

   After the fried chicken is cooked, rest it on a cooling rack to remove excess oil.

7. 7

   Serve with warm rice and sambal (optional).

8. 8

   Enjoy!