This recipe is so unique! Chicken is first poached in a spiced liquid and then grilled! "Ayam bakar" is Indonesian for "grilled chicken." It is a popular dish in Indonesian cuisine that typically consists of marinated chicken that is grilled over charcoal or wood fire. The marinade often includes a mixture of spices such as turmeric, coriander, and tamarind, which give the dish its distinctive flavor. It is usually served with steamed rice and a variety of condiments, including sambal, a spicy chili sauce.
A key ingredient is Kecap Manis, a sweet soy sauce that is commonly used in Indonesian and Malaysian cuisine. It is made by combining soy sauce with palm sugar and other seasonings such as garlic, shallots, and spices. It is used as a marinade, dipping sauce, and as an ingredient in many traditional dishes. It has a thick, syrupy texture and a sweet, savory flavor. It is often used in dishes such as nasi goreng, satay, and gado-gado.
Here are the ingredients and steps to make this recipe!
Indonesian Grilled Chicken - Ayam Bakar
Spice Paste
4 kaffir lime leaves 2 gms
Galangal 20 gms
2 stalks of lemongrass (use only the white portion) 40 gms
1/4 cup Ginger - 30 gms
Garlic - 5 pcs - 20 gms
3 Shallots - 2 cups - 150 gms
3 long finger Chillies - 1/2 cup, 40 gms
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
5 Macadamia nuts - 6 gms - typically candle nuts are used but Macadamia is a good sub - you could also use cashews
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 tsp White Peppercorns
Water as required
Chicken & Gravy
1200 gms Chicken
Salt
Prepared Spice paste
100 ml Kecap Manis
250ml Water
1 tsp Salt
Make the spice paste by blending all the ingredients together
Sear the chicken briefly on both sides in a little oil and keep aside
Add the spice blend and cook for about 5 mins
Add the kecap manis, water and salt and bring to the boil
Cook the chicken for 20 mins, flipping over in between
Remove the chicken and cook in the oven or bbq for 6 - 10 mins
Serve with the reserved sauce
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