AYAM GORENG
KUNYIT HALIA

Serves 4–6

Deep-fried chicken flavoured with turmeric and ginger is a simple but tasty dish that will appeal to the taste buds of both the young and old. My Auntie Alice used to say, “Orang suka minum arak, macham bapak lu, dia suka makan ini” or that people who enjoy drinking alcohol will enjoy eating this dish with beer. Indeed, this makes an excellent side dish served as part of a meal and can also be served as a snack with drinks.

Chicken drummets and wings
600 g (1 lb 5⅓ oz)

Ginger 400 g (14⅓ oz), peeled and
finely pounded

Ground turmeric 1 Tbsp
Sesame oil 1 Tbsp
Light soy sauce 3 Tbsp
Cooking oil for deep-frying

1.   Place chicken in a large bowl with ginger, ground turmeric, sesame oil and light soy
sauce. Mix well and set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2.   Heat oil in a wok and deep-fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked
through. Drain well on absorbent paper towels.

3.   Serve as part of a meal with rice or as a snack with drinks.

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