Ayam Geprek (Indonesian Smashed Crispy Sambal Chicken)

Ayam Geprek (Indonesian Smashed Crispy Sambal Chicken)

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Ayam Geprek is an Indonesian dish consisting of crispy battered and fried chicken that is pounded flat and then topped with a spicy sambal sauce made from chilies, garlic, and other seasonings. The chicken is typically served with steamed rice and a side of fresh vegetables or salad. Geprek means “smashed” in Indonesian, which refers to the process of pounding the chicken before frying it. This dish has become very popular in recent years in Indonesia, and there are now many variations available, including Ayam Geprek Pedas (spicy), Ayam Geprek Keju (with cheese), and Ayam Geprek Telur (with a fried egg on top).

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken thigh

Spice Paste

1/2 cup shallots/onion1 tsp turmeric powder4 cloves garlic1 tbsp coriander seeds1 tsp salt

Coating Batter

2 tbsp AP flour4 tbsp rice flour1/2 cup spice paste mixture (above)

Sambal

4 tbsp oil7 cilli padi7 fresh red chillies5 cloves garlic2 tbsp peanuts1 tsp salt

Steps

Blend spice paste finely, mix well with chicken pieces & marinate overnight.Place chicken in a pot with 2 cups of water & boil for 30 mins.Meanwhile, make the sambal by heating the oil in a pan.Add the rest of the ingredients & fry for 2 mins.Transfer everything into a mortar & pestle or food processor, coarsely blend & set aside.Remove chicken & set aside to cool.Mix 1/2 cup of leftover boiling liquid with the flours to make the batter in a large bowl.When ready to fry, dip chicken into batter, turning to coat properly & fry until golden brown.On a working surface, place 1 piece of chicken, dollop enough sambal on top & use a mortar to pound the sambal onto the chicken.Serve chicken pieces with rice, other fried condiments & vegetables of choice.