Ayam Goreng Yogya
Ayam Goreng Yogya, or Yogya-style fried chicken, is a classic Indonesian dish renowned for its aromatic spices and crispy texture. This recipe features tender chicken...
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- Cook time
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- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1 large chicken cut into 8 pieces
- 2 cups water
- oil for deep frying
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 3 tablespoons garlic crushed
- 2 tablespoons turmeric dried
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons ginger
Instructions
- 1
Grind the coriander, garlic, turmeric, ginger, and sugar together to make a fine paste. Heat the oil in a large pan or wok.
- 2
Once hot, add the spice mix and the bay leaves, and cook for 3 minutes until fragrant. Add the chicken pieces and coat well. Once the skin is browned, add the water and simmer uncovered until the chicken is almost cooked. The water should evaporate, leaving the chicken with a brown, spicy skin.
- 3
Allow the chicken to dry a little, then heat oil for deep frying
- 4
Add the chicken to the hot oil and cook for a few moments until golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
- 5
Serve with sliced cucumber and thin carrot strips as a garnish.