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3-4 Pax

Remember when Zermatt Neo devoured our Butter Chicken meant for 10-12 people in just one sitting? Well, he’s back, and this time he’s taking on AYAM PENYET!

Join Khalil, Jon, and Zermatt as they prepare the crispiest, juiciest ayam penyet you’ve ever seen. 

The secret? It’s all in the marination! 

Ingredients

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Chicken marinade

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Chicken thighs
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Chicken thighs
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tbsp
tbsp
Coriander seeds
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tbsp
tbsp
Coriander seeds
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Cumin seeds
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Cumin seeds
0.00
stalk
stalk
Lemongrass
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stalk
stalk
Lemongrass
0.00
Red onion
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Red onion
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cloves
cloves
Garlic
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cloves
cloves
Garlic
0.00
g
g
Turmeric
0.00
g
g
Turmeric
0.00
g
g
Ginger
0.00
g
g
Ginger
0.00
g
g
Galangal
0.00
g
g
Galangal
0.00
litre
litre
Water
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litre
litre
Water
0.00
Bay leaves
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Bay leaves
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Orange sugar
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tbsp
tbsp
Orange sugar
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Salt
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tbsp
tbsp
Salt
0.00
ml
ml
Coconut milk
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ml
ml
Coconut milk
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tbsp
tbsp
White pepper
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tbsp
tbsp
White pepper

Batter

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g
g
Rice flour
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g
g
Rice flour
0.00
cups
cups
Gravy (leftover marinade)
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cups
cups
Gravy (leftover marinade)
0.00
tsp
tsp
Salt
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tsp
tsp
Salt
0.00
Eggs
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Eggs

For serving

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Tau kwa, cut into triangles and fried
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Tau kwa, cut into triangles and fried
Cucumbers, sliced
Cucumbers, sliced
Sambal chili pasta
Sambal chili pasta

Steps

1

Cut red onion and add to food processor with garlic, turmeric, ginger, and galangal.
Cut red onion and add to food processor with garlic, turmeric, ginger, and galangal.
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2

Blend it slightly, then add the mixture to 1 litre of water.
Blend it slightly, then add the mixture to 1 litre of water.
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3

Add toasted coriander, cumin seeds, lemongrass, bay leaves, orange sugar, salt (adjust to taste), coconut milk, and white pepper.
Add toasted coriander, cumin seeds, lemongrass, bay leaves, orange sugar, salt (adjust to taste), coconut milk, and white pepper.
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4

Add chicken thighs and marinate overnight.
Add chicken thighs and marinate overnight.
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5

Remove chicken thighs and strain gravy. Set aside gravy for later.
Remove chicken thighs and strain gravy. Set aside gravy for later.
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6

Coat chicken pieces in plain flour.
Coat chicken pieces in plain flour.
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7

Add rice flour to a bowl with brine. Add salt and egg whites.
Add rice flour to a bowl with brine. Add salt and egg whites.
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8

Dip chicken in batter and deep fry till golden.
Dip chicken in batter and deep fry till golden.
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9

Dip tau kwa in batter and deep dry til golden.
Dip tau kwa in batter and deep dry til golden.
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10

Add 2 ladles of batter to oil to make fried crisp
Add 2 ladles of batter to oil to make fried crisp
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11

Plate and serve with cucumbers and sambal chili paste.
Plate and serve with cucumbers and sambal chili paste.
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