Ayam Percik
Ayam Percik is a traditional Malaysian grilled chicken dish, marinated in a rich, spicy, and creamy coconut milk sauce. The chicken is basted continuously with the sauce as it cooks, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with a beautifully charred exterior. It's a popular dish often served with rice.
Originálny recept od Forkin
- Celkový čas
- 1 h 10 min
- Porcie
- 4
- Náročnosť
- Stredná
- Na porciu
- 711 kcal
Príprava
Suroviny
Suroviny
- 4 kschicken thigh, bone-in, skin-on
- 2 lyžicavegetable oil
spice paste
- 6 ksshallot
- 4 strúčikgarlic
- 30 gginger, peeled
- 20 ggalangal, peeled
- 2 kslemongrass, white part only, thinly sliced
- 3 ksred chili, deseeded for less heat
- 1 lyžičkaturmeric powder
- 0,5 lyžičkacumin powder
- 0,5 lyžičkacoriander powder
sauce
- 400 mlcoconut milk, full-fat
- 1 lyžicatamarind paste
- 1 lyžicapalm sugar, grated
- 0,5 lyžičkasalt
Vybavenie
saucepan · tongs · grill · food processor · blender · basting brush
Postup
Krok za krokom
- 1
Prepare the spice paste: Combine shallot, garlic, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, red chili, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder in a blender or food processor.
Približne 5 min
Poznámka kuchára: Add a tablespoon of water if needed to help blend into a smooth paste.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then add the prepared spice paste.
Približne 1 min
- 3
Sauté the spice paste for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and the oil separates.
Približne 7 min
Poznámka kuchára: Cooking the paste thoroughly helps to develop complex flavors.
- 4
Pour in the coconut milk, then add tamarind paste, palm sugar, and salt.
Približne 1 min
- 5
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Približne 5 min
Poznámka kuchára: Ensure the heat is not too high to prevent the coconut milk from curdling.
- 6
Add the chicken thighs to the simmering sauce, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
Približne 1 min
- 7
Cover the saucepan and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is almost cooked through.
Približne 20 min
Poznámka kuchára: This step tenderizes the chicken and infuses it with flavor.
- 8
Remove the chicken from the sauce and set it aside. Continue to simmer the remaining sauce for another 5-10 minutes until it thickens to a basting consistency.
Približne 10 min
Poznámka kuchára: The sauce should be thick enough to cling to the chicken.
- 9
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.
Približne 5 min
Poznámka kuchára: You can also use an oven broiler or a grill pan.
- 10
Place the chicken thighs on the preheated grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, basting frequently with the thickened percik sauce.
Približne 14 min
Poznámka kuchára: Basting often is key to building layers of flavor and preventing the chicken from drying out.
- 11
Continue grilling and basting until the chicken is beautifully charred, fully cooked, and tender.
Približne 5 min
Poznámka kuchára: The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 74°C (165°F).
- 12
Serve the Ayam Percik immediately with any remaining percik sauce drizzled over the top.
Poznámka kuchára: Best served with steamed white rice.
Na porciu
Výživové údaje
- Kalórie
- 711kcal
- Bielkoviny
- 43,1g
- Sacharidy
- 31g
- Tuky
- 51,1g
- Vláknina
- 4,4g
- Cukry
- 9,7g
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Správne uchovanie
Store leftover Ayam Percik in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a microwave or oven until warmed through. You can add a splash of water or coconut milk to the sauce if it has thickened too much.