Indonesian Recipes (Bali, Java) - Fried Chicken (Ayam Goreng Mbok Berek) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 chicken, about 1.3 kg/2 3/4 lb

• 5 large shallots

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 piece galangal root, about 2 cm/3/4 in long

• 2-3 salam leaves (or bay leaves)

• 500 ml/17 fl oz (2 1/4 cups) coconut water

• 1-2 teaspoons palm sugar

• salt

Serves 4-6

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Method:

1. Peel and puree the shallots and garlic. Peel and crush the galangal root.

2. Cut the chicken into four pieces and put in a saucepan with the coconut water (the clear liquid inside the coconut).

3. Season and bring to the boil. Cook over medium heat until the spices cling to the chicken.

4. Remove from the pan and fry in plenty of oil until golden brown.

5. This dish is delicious served with steamed rice, Sambal bajak or Sambal manis (refer recipe) and sliced raw gherkins.