Indonesian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Ayam Goreng Lengkuas
70 minutes · 4 servings · omnivore
A classic Indonesian fried chicken with crunchy galangal topping, found in many home kitchens.
Ingredients
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- 1 kg chicken pieces
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup galangal, grated or minced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 shallots, minced
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Let’s make it
- Combine chicken, water, galangal, garlic, shallots, coriander, turmeric, and salt in a pot. Simmer 30 to 35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and let it cool briefly. Reserve the cooking liquid and galangal mixture.
- Pan-fry the chicken in a little oil over medium heat until golden on both sides. Fry the reserved galangal mixture until crisp and fragrant.
- Serve the chicken topped with the crisp galangal.
The flavor is mild and fragrant, making it a good first fried chicken dish for children.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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