Ayam percik (Malaysian-style spicy roast chicken)
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- 28 Feb 2023
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Today I will share one of the classic Malaysian recipes- ayam percik.
It is chicken chunks marinated with a myriad of local spices, then cooked in coconut cream, followed by grilling to perfection. It is a popular dish, especially during the festive season, and is widely available at the Ramadan bazaar.
The unique taste is derived from the combination of the local spices (lemongrass, turmeric, etc. ) plus loads of coconut cream.
There are two types of ayam percik Kelantan, the white and red ayam percik. I will make the red version which is spicier.
Not sure how to prepare ayam percik, but want to try it? Here is the tested recipe prepared with the oven. The classic method is to grill the chicken over charcoal, but the oven method is convenient for every household.
How to make ayam percik Kelantan
The preparation involved marinating the chicken, and cooking it in the spiced gravy until nearly cooked, followed by roasting it in the oven. Here are the detailed steps.
A. Marinate the chicken
The first step is to marinate the chicken pieces. You can use any chicken parts, but I prefer chicken thighs and drumsticks, which are best for ayam percik. You can also use chicken breasts if you prefer boneless.
- Make a few shallow cuts at the thickest part of the meat to let the marinade penetrate effectively into the chicken pieces.
- Rub the salt and turmeric powder into the chicken meat and rest for half a day to let the flavor penetrate the meat. Read More…
