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Ayam Goreng Kalasan

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garlicbawang putih30 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · garlic
Why it is heremain savoury bumbu for the ungkep braise
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shallotsbawang merah60 gFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket shallots
Ingredient notes · shallots
Why it is heresweet base that helps the braise cling
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galangallengkuas20 gFind it at Asian grocer freezer or fresh produce fridge
Ingredient notes · galangal
Why it is herearomatic warmth in the braising liquid
Useful swapginger only if galangal is impossible
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Indonesian bay leafdaun salam2 leavesFind it at Indonesian grocer freezer or dried herb shelf
Ingredient notes · Indonesian bay leaf
Why it is hereJavanese braising aroma
Useful swapomit before using European bay leaf, which tastes different
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red curly chillies plus bird's-eye chilliescabai merah keriting dan cabai rawit115 gFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket; combine long red chilli with bird's-eye to taste
Ingredient notes · red curly chillies plus bird's-eye chillies
Why it is hereforms the fresh, adjustable heat of the separate sambal
Useful swapuse mostly deseeded long red chilli for a mild family sambal
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ripe red tomatotomat merah matang100 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · ripe red tomato
Why it is heresoftens the separate sambal's chilli heat and gives it body
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Meat or seafood

small whole chicken, cut into 8ayam utuh kecil, potong 81.2 kgFind it at supermarket drumsticks, thighs, or maryland pieces
Ingredient notes · small whole chicken, cut into 8
Why it is hereskin-on bone-in pieces stay juicy through ungkep and a brief fry
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Dry pantry

waterair300 mlFind it at tap or filtered water
Ingredient notes · water
Why it is herekeeps the chicken mostly submerged while the coconut water reduces
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palm sugargula aren25 gFind it at Asian grocer palm sugar blocks or jar
Ingredient notes · palm sugar
Why it is hererestrained sweetness that supports rather than lacquers the chicken
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fine saltgaram halus12 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · fine salt
Why it is hereseasons the bumbu, sambal, and reserved broth consistently
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neutral high-heat frying oilminyak goreng netral1 LFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · neutral high-heat frying oil
Why it is herebriefly crisps cooked chicken and fries the lacy kremes
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tapioca starchtepung tapioka50 gFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket baking aisle
Ingredient notes · tapioca starch
Why it is herecreates the brittle, glassy body of the kremes lace
Useful swappotato starch makes a slightly heavier lace; do not use all plain flour
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plain flourtepung terigu serbaguna15 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · plain flour
Why it is heregives the delicate kremes enough structure to gather and lift
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Spices

candlenutkemiri15 gFind it at Indonesian grocer
Ingredient notes · candlenut
Why it is herenutty body in the spice paste
Do not missCook candlenut in the paste; do not eat it raw.
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coriander seedketumbar5 gFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket spice aisle
Ingredient notes · coriander seed
Why it is herewarm Javanese aroma
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roasted shrimp pasteterasi bakar5 gFind it at Indonesian or Southeast Asian grocer
Ingredient notes · roasted shrimp paste
Why it is heredeep savoury finish in the separate sambal
Do not missContains crustacean. Toast raw terasi before grinding, or use a labelled pre-roasted block.
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Chilled

coconut waterair kelapa900 mlFind it at supermarket coconut water, unsweetened
Ingredient notes · coconut water
Why it is herefragrant ungkep liquid without coconut-milk heaviness
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large eggtelur ayam besar1 eggFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · large egg
Why it is herebinds and colours the kremes without making it bready
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Garnish

cucumber, kemangi, lime, and steamed ricetimun, kemangi, jeruk limau, dan nasi300 g + 4 servingsFind it at Asian grocer for kemangi; supermarket cucumber, lime, and rice
Ingredient notes · cucumber, kemangi, lime, and steamed rice
Why it is herecool, aromatic table companions kept separate from the crisp chicken
Useful swapThai basil is more anise-like but works when Indonesian lemon basil is unavailable
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City route

Where to shop first.

Melbournecandlenut (kemiri)

Start with an Indonesian or broader Asian grocer for candlenut; use supermarkets or butchers for small whole chicken, cut into 8, coconut water.

galangal: ginger only if galangal is impossible.

candlenut: Cook candlenut in the paste; do not eat it raw.

Melbourne destinations

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Jakartakemiri (candlenut)

Start with pasar stalls for ayam utuh kecil, potong 8, bawang putih; use supermarkets or online marketplaces for sealed pantry staples.

galangal: ginger only if galangal is impossible.

candlenut: Cook candlenut in the paste; do not eat it raw.

Jakarta destinations

Nearby traditional markets Pasar Jaya network Super Indo locations Ranch Market outlets Hypermart online

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