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Ayam Taliwang is a signature dish from Lombok, Indonesia, featuring a whole chicken marinated with lime juice, coconut cream, and spices, then roasted to perfection. The Taliwang sauce, made from a blend of shallots, garlic, chilies, candlenuts, and aromatic ginger, is sautéed until fragrant and layered onto the chicken during roasting, creating a rich, spicy, and aromatic flavor. The dish is served hot with a reserved portion of the sauce for dipping, making each bite...
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Marinate the chicken with salt, white pepper, lime juice, and coconut cream. Make little cuts on the chicken so the marinade absorbs better. Let it sit in the fridge for 1 hour.
Blend the spice paste ingredients until smooth.
Saute the blended spice paste until fragrant and slightly darkened, but not burned.
Add salt, mushroom bouillon, white pepper, water, and coconut cream to the sautéed spice paste.
Cook the sauce for 5 minutes, then set aside a small amount for dipping.
Roast the whole chicken in an air fryer, breast-side down, at 185C for 25 minutes.
Drench the chicken with Taliwang sauce and continue roasting breast-side up at 190C for 20 minutes.
Drench the chicken again for a second layer of sauce, then roast at 200C for another 5-10 minutes.
Serve the chicken hot with the reserved sauce for dipping.
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Make little cuts on the chicken so the marinade absorbs better.
Adjust the amount of chilies to your preferred spiciness.
Can I use a regular oven instead of an air fryer?
Yes, you can roast the chicken in a regular oven at similar temperatures and times. Adjust as needed based on your oven's performance.
What can I substitute for candlenuts?
You can use macadamia nuts as a substitute for candlenuts.
How spicy is this dish?
The spiciness depends on the number of chilies used. You can adjust the quantity to suit your preference.
Can I use chicken pieces instead of a whole chicken?
Yes, you can use chicken pieces, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.
What is aromatic ginger (kencur)?
Aromatic ginger, or kencur, is a rhizome commonly used in Indonesian cooking. It has a distinct earthy and slightly peppery flavor.
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