Ayam Goreng with Rice and Sambal
A traditional Indonesian fried chicken dish boasting a vibrant yellow spice crust, served over plain white rice with a side of fiery chili paste.
45 min
850 kcal
1 portion
Protein
45g
Carbs
65g
Fat
45g
Ingredients
Quantities are for one portion.
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1onion, minced
- 70 gwhite rice
- 1 tspground coriander
- 1 tspground turmeric
- 2 tbspvegetable oil
- 1 tbspsambal oelek
- 150 gchicken thighs, bone-in
- 2garlic cloves, minced
Method
- Cook the dry white rice in salted water until fluffy. Set aside.
- Mix the minced onion, garlic, ground coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper into a paste with a splash of water.
- Bring the chicken thighs and the spice paste to a boil in a pot of water, then simmer until the chicken is cooked through and flavorful.
- Remove the chicken from the spiced broth and drain well.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the boiled chicken until the exterior is extremely crisp and golden brown.
- Serve the crispy fried chicken hot, alongside the white rice and a spoonful of spicy sambal oelek.