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Name: Authentic Ayam Penyet Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Singapore
Ingredients: *For the Chicken Marinade:**; 4 pieces (about 800g) chicken leg quarters (bone-in, skin-on); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cm knob ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (kecap manis); 1 cup buttermilk (or 3/4 cup water mixed with 1/4 cup cornstarch); *For the Sambal (Chili Paste):**; 10-15 pieces red bird's eye chilies (adjust to heat preference); 4 cloves garlic; 2 shallots; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 tablespoons shrimp paste (terasi), toasted; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste, mixed with 3 tablespoons warm water (strained); 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or brown sugar); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cooking oil; *For Frying:**; 3 cups cooking oil (for deep frying); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dusting); *For Serving:**; 4 cups steamed jasmine rice; 1 cup cucumber slices; 1 cup tomato slices; 1 cup fried tofu (tauhu goreng), halved

Ayam Penyet

🇸🇬 Singapore

Southeast Asia

A dish featuring deep-fried smashed chicken, often served with a fiery chili paste, rice, and fresh vegetables.

Fried

Spicy

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