Ayam Bakar
Dive into the rich, smoky flavors of **Ayam Bakar**, a beloved Indonesian grilled chicken dish that's bursting with aromatic spices and a hint of caramelized sweetness. This recipe features succulent chicken marinated in a vibrant spice paste made from shallots, garlic, candlenuts, turmeric, and palm sugar, then simmered with fragrant bruised galangal, lemongrass, tamarind, and kaffir lime leaves for an unparalleled depth of flavor. The finishing touch involves grilling the chicken to perfection, creating a tantalizing charred exterior that pairs beautifully with its tender, juicy interior. Enhanced with the signature sweetness of kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) and subtly tangy undertones, Ayam Bakar is a perfect centerpiece for a comforting family meal or a show-stopping addition to any barbecue. Serve it with steamed rice and fresh sambal for an authentic Indonesian feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 kg Chicken, whole or cut into pieces
- 6 pieces Shallots
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 3 pieces Candlenuts
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 2 tablespoons Palm sugar
- 1 tablespoon Tamarind paste
- 5 cm Galangal, bruised
- 1 stalk Lemongrass, bruised
- 3 leaves Kaffir lime leaves
- 4 tablespoons Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
- 500 ml Water
Instructions
In a food processor, blend shallots, garlic, candlenuts, turmeric, coriander, and palm sugar into a smooth paste.
Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spice paste and sauté until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Add the bruised galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and tamarind paste to the pan, stirring well.
Pour in the water, then add the chicken pieces. Stir to coat the chicken evenly with the spice mixture.
Season with salt and pepper, and pour in the sweet soy sauce. Mix everything thoroughly.
Simmer the chicken in the sauce over low heat for about 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
Remove the chicken from the sauce and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 5–10 minutes on each side until lightly charred and caramelized.
Serve hot, garnished with additional sweet soy sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.2 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.3 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 880 mg | 293% | |
| Sodium | 4737 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.6 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.6 g | ||
| Protein | 283.3 g | 567% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 3613 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
