Ayam Percik馬來西亞烤椰漿雞
Ayam Percik is a Malaysian grilled chicken dish, marinated and basted with a rich, aromatic, and spicy coconut milk sauce. The chicken is tender and juicy, coated in a flavourful, slightly sweet and spicy gravy.
01Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (approx. 1.2 kg), cut into 8 pieces
- 150g shallots, peeled
- 25g garlic, peeled
- 30g ginger, peeled
- 30g galangal, peeled
- 3 stalks lemongrass, white part only, thinly sliced
- 10-15 dried chilies, soaked in hot water and deseeded (or 5-7 fresh red chilies)
- 20g fresh turmeric, peeled (or 1 tsp turmeric powder)
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp fennel powder
- 500ml thick coconut milk
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 3 tbsp water (for tamarind juice)
- 2 tbsp palm sugar (gula melaka), grated or finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
Nutrition (per serving)520kcal
- Protein48.5g
- Carbs12.8g
- Fat28.2g
Fiber 1.2 gSodium 685 mg
02Steps
- Prepare the spice paste: Blend shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, dried chilies, and fresh turmeric until smooth. Add a little cooking oil if needed to facilitate blending.
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with 3 tablespoons of the prepared spice paste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon white sugar. Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 2-4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the sauce: Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the remaining spice paste and sauté for 8-10 minutes until fragrant and the oil separates.
- Add liquid and seasonings: Pour in the thick coconut milk, tamarind juice (from tamarind paste mixed with water), palm sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon white sugar. Stir well.
- Simmer the sauce: Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and darkens. Remove from heat and set aside about 1/2 cup of sauce for basting.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat a grill or oven to medium-high heat (approx. 200°C / 400°F). Place the marinated chicken pieces on the grill.
- Cook and baste: Grill the chicken for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and nicely charred. During the last 10-15 minutes of grilling, frequently baste the chicken with the reserved sauce until it is beautifully coated and caramelized.
- Serve: Remove Ayam Percik from the grill and serve immediately with the remaining sauce poured over, accompanied by rice.
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