A pale, smooth paste coats the chicken with no visible candlenut chunks.
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01Ayam Goreng Kalasan
Grind the restrained bumbu
Pat the chicken dry; do not wash it. Toast coriander and candlenut lightly, then blend them with shallot, garlic, and salt, adding only enough coconut water to move the blades. Arrange chicken snugly in a wide pot and rub the smooth paste over every piece.