Ayam Tangkap Aceh

Acehnese Fried Chicken with Crispy Curry Leaves

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By William Wongso

Published 2016

  • About

An authentic Aceh cuisine with its particular fried aromatic leaves. No other place in Indonesia uses fried aromatic leaves in their dish. Ayam Tangkap is made simply by using tidbit chicken pieces. Aromatic leaves like Temurui (curry leaf) are fried until crisp. You can use any kind of green aromatic leaves like basil or pandanus leaves. You can also substitute them with lemongrass or sesame leaf. Fry leaves in a medium temperature of oil. Fry repeatedly. Each type of leaf has a different