Asian Poultry Recipes - Indonesian Spicy Fried Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 x 3 lb. chicken, cut into 12 or 15 pieces

• 1 oz. tamarind

• 1/2 cup boiling water

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 2 tsp. ground coriander

• 1 tsp. ground ginger

• 1 Tbs. wine vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 tsp. soft brown sugar

• 1/2 cup flour

• vegetable oil for deep-frying

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Put the chicken pieces into a large, shallow dish and set aside. Put the tamarind into a bowl and pour over the boiling water. Set aside until it is cool.

2. Put the contents of the bowl through a strainer into the dish containing the chicken, pressing as much of the pulp through as possible.

3. Combine all the remaining ingredients, except the flour and oil, beating until they are thoroughly combined. Stir them into the dish containing the chicken until the mixture is blended and all the pieces are well coated.

4. Put into the refrigerator to marinate for at least 8 hours, or overnight. Remove from the dish.

5. Fill a large deep-frying pan about one-third full with oil and heat until it is very hot. Dip the chicken pieces into the flour, shaking off any excess flour.

6. Carefully lower the pieces into the oil, a few at a time, and deep-fry for 5 to 8 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen towels. Serve hot.