Smashed Fried Chicken (Ayam Penyet)

1 whole Chicken, cut into 4 or 8 pieces (or as desired)300 ml of coconut milk200 ml of water1 Salaam leafs (or you can substitute with Bay leaf)2 stalk of fresh Lemongrass (Sereh/Serai), bruisedLime juice from 1 fresh limeSpice Paste:4 cloves of garlic2 Candlenuts1 tsp coriander2 tsp saltSambal:5 red chillies4 bird's eyes chillies (or reduce to your taste)3 shallots1 cloves of garlic1 tsp salt1 tsp palm sugarGrind or blend the spice paste.Boil the...

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Galangal Fried Chicken (Ayam Goreng Lengkuas)

1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces (or as desired)1 stalk of Lemongrass (Sereh/Serai)2 Salaam leaves (Indian Bay Leaves)4 tablespoons shredded GalangalSpice Paste (blend)3 cloves of Garlic5 Shallots3 Candlenuts (Kemiri), or substitute with 6 Almonds, pan-broil2 teaspoon fresh Turmeric1 teaspoon Tamarind (asam jawa) juiceSalt and sugar to tasteGrind or blend the spice paste, use to marinate the chicken together with shredded galangal.Then take deep...

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Other Benefits of Ginger

It helps to Soothe an upset stomach, fight arthritis pain. Ginger has a well-deserved reputation for relieving an unsettled stomach. Studies show ginger extracts can help reduce nausea caused by morning sickness or following surgery or chemotherapy, though it's less effective for motion sickness.But ginger is also packed with inflammation-fighting compounds, such as gingerols, which some experts believe may hold promise in fighting some cancers and...

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Traditional Chilli Paste (Sambal Bajak)

5 red chillies, seeded and sliced5 red bird's-eye chillies*1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg6 shallots, peeled and sliced1 tsp salt1 1/2 tsp chopped palm sugar*add or reduce according to your taste2 Salam leafs2 Lemongrass (Sereh/Serai), bruised1 cm Galangal (laos), peeled and sliced2 tbs Tamarind (Asem Jawa) juiceCombine first six ingredients and grind or blend finely.Heat oil and saute ground ingredients together with salam leafs, lemon grass and galangal,...

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Rice Cake (Lontong)

10 tablespoons of jasmine ricealumunium foil (or banana leaf which is best)750 ml waterRinse and stir the rice very well under water until the resulting water becomes clear.In a pan over medium heat, bring the water to a boil and add in the salt. Slowly stir in the rice then let it boil and cook until the rice become smooth (but not as smooth as porridge). Add more water if necessary.When the rice is done, turn off the heat. Wait 5 minutes.Take alumunium...

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