How to Make Ayam Penyet Pedas (Indonesian Spicy Penyet Chicken) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ayam Penyet Pedas, also known as Indonesian Spicy Penyet Chicken, is a popular dish in Indonesian cuisine. Ayam Penyet means "smashed chicken" and Pedas means "spicy" in Bahasa Indonesia. This dish is known for its bold and fiery flavors, and it is a favorite among those who enjoy spicy food.

The dish is made by marinating chicken in a flavorful blend of spices and then deep-frying it until it is crispy and golden brown. The chicken is then "smashed" with a pestle or mallet to break t...

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Ingredients

  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled, divided
  • 3 shallots, divided
  • 1 ½ inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
  • 1 ½ inch piece galangal, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 2 salam leaves (substitute with curry leaves)
  • 3 teaspoons oil, divided, or as needed
  • ½ tomato
  • 11 fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons key lime juice, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 bunch lemon basil (kemangi)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Combine garlic, 1 shallot, ginger, galangal, coriander, and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mortar and pestle; pound into a paste.
  • Combine chicken with the garlic paste, water, and salam leaves in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet. Once the chicken is fully boiled, fry the chicken in the skillet until it's golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • For the sambal (chili sauce) heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook remaining 2 shallots, tomato, and red chiles for 2 minutes. Move to a mortar and pestle and add lime juice, shrimp paste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, sugar, and lemon basil. Pound everything into a paste.
  • Place the sambal (chile sauce) at the bottom of a serving plate and place the chicken on top of the dish.
  • Nutrition

    558 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 2459mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 386mg
    • Calcium: 206mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1572mg