Ayam Penyet

Ayam Penyet is a popular Indonesian dish consisting of fried chicken served with a spicy sambal sauce.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Marinate the chicken pieces with lime juice, salt, and turmeric powder for 30 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium heat.
Fry the marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
In a mortar and pestle, grind the garlic and candlenuts into a paste.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a separate pan over medium heat.
Add the shallots, red chili peppers, and the garlic-candlenut paste. Stir-fry until fragrant.
Add the diced tomato, sugar, and salt. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Serve the fried chicken with the spicy sambal sauce and steamed rice.