Ayam Geprek Murah Enak Ala Warteg (Budget-Friendly Smashed Fried Chicken, Warteg-Style)

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• 4 pieces Chicken pieces (thigh or breast)
• 150 grams All-purpose flour (medium-protein)
• 50 grams Rice flour
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Chicken-flavored bouillon powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper
• 150 ml Ice water
• 500 ml Cooking oil for deep frying
• 1 fruit Lime
• 3 cloves Garlic for marinating
• 8 pieces Red bird's eye chilies
• 3 pieces Red curly chilies
• 3 cloves Garlic for the sambal
• 1 piece Medium-sized red tomato
• 1 tsp Granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp Salt for the sambal
• 1/2 tsp Bouillon powder for the sambal
• 2 tbsp Oil for sautéing the sambal
• 4 servings Warm steamed rice
• 1 piece Cucumber
• to taste Cabbage

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1 Wash the chicken thoroughly, then rub it with lime juice and mashed garlic. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes to remove any raw smell and let the seasoning soak in.
2. 2 Rinse the chicken briefly, then pat dry with paper towels or a clean cloth.
3. 3 In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, rice flour, garlic powder, bouillon powder, salt, and pepper together to make the dry coating.
4. 4 Take half of the flour mixture and gradually add ice water while stirring until it forms a slightly thick wet batter (this creates that craggy, crunchy texture).
5. 5 Dip the chicken into the dry flour first, then into the wet batter, then coat it again in the dry flour, pressing firmly so plenty of flour sticks and forms a rough, craggy texture.
6. 6 Heat a generous amount of oil over medium heat and fry the chicken until fully submerged. Fry over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes so it cooks through and turns crispy on the outside.
7. 7 Remove the chicken once it's golden brown and sounds crispy, then drain on a rack or paper towels.
8. 8 For the sambal, boil the bird's eye chilies, curly chilies, garlic, and tomato for 5 minutes until softened, then remove and drain.
9. 9 Coarsely grind the boiled sambal ingredients together with salt, sugar, and bouillon powder using a mortar and pestle, adjusting the texture (chunky or smooth) to your liking.
10. 10 Heat 2 tbsp of oil and briefly sauté the ground sambal until fragrant and fully cooked, then remove from heat.
11. 11 Smash or pound the fried chicken using a pestle or rolling pin until slightly flattened and the fibers open up, then drizzle or mix it with the sambal right on the mortar.
12. 12 Serve the ayam geprek with warm steamed rice, fresh cucumber, and sliced cabbage on the side. Enjoy while it's still warm and crispy.

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