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Ayam Goreng (Indonesian Fried Chicken)
Ayam Goreng (Indonesian Fried Chicken) reads richness 5.6, sweetness 5.5 and allium 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Indonesian main, about 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 5.6 · Sweetness 5.5 · Allium 4.7 · Fruity 3.9 · Salinity 3.8 · Citrus 3.7 · Umami 3.5 · Herbaceous 2.7 · Nutty 2.1 · Floral 1.9 · Earthy 1.7 · Warm Spice 1.4 · Bitterness 1.2 · Sourness 0.6
What's in it (11)
- 3 lbs chicken pieces
- 5 shallots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2-inch piece galangal
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 tsp salt
- oil for frying
Time & effort: about 45 min (20 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 159.7 kcal, 22.2 g protein, 6.4 g fat, 4.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (2 steps)
- Simmer chicken in a spice paste with coconut water and bay leaves until cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Deep-fry the pre-cooked pieces in hot oil until golden and crispy on the outside.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.