This is an Indonesian dish that has captured the hearts of many Singaporeans. The chicken is first marinated in spices, deep-fried and then flattened to release its fragrance and tenderise the meat. It is typically eaten with slices of crunchy cucumber, crispy tauhu, tempeh and fiery sambal.
Nasi Ayam Penyet
Nur Indah Kitchen
1 Bedok Rd, Stall 7, Bedok Food Ctr (Map) 9am – 9.30pm Daily
There are tons of Ayam Penyet stalls in this little hawker but this one stands out for obvious reasons and the daily line for it is just one indicator. For starters, the chicken- it is firstly par-braised in a spiced stew, rested to dry up, then fried with an awesome batter (crisp yet light) right through. The flavour goes through the fowl and it is quite juicy. When smashed, just before they serve, it releases all those aromas when had with into the chicken rice (flavourful on its own). But the star is the sambal, an Indonesian style that boss Hajjah Roziah learnt from the archipelago kitchens. It rings in with gula melaka, bits of dried chilli and seeds with other spice blends, and it tastes nothing like the usual nasi lemak sambal. Spicy, savoury sweet and absolutely addictive. They also offer fried pomfret and beef version. We love to have his with a platter of tempura chickens offals- from neck, gizzard to liver.
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