Simple Way to Make Savory, Non-Greasy and Long-Lasting Serundeng Fried Chicken for Up to 4 Months

Fried serundeng chicken is one of Indonesia's traditional dishes that has long captivated many people's hearts. The tender chicken meat and savory serundeng make this dish so special. Not only delicious, but fried serundeng chicken also offers a combination of rich texture and taste, making anyone who tries it addicted. This dish is usually served with warm rice and sambal, creating a perfect harmony of flavors to be enjoyed as a daily menu. Although popular, many people find it difficult to make perfect serundeng chicken at home. The main challenge is how to fry the serundeng chicken so that it does not absorb too much oil, resulting in a healthier and more delicious final result. The good news is, an Instagram user with the account @fazashamlan shared a simple trick that can help anyone make fried serundeng chicken that is not oily and can last up to four months. This trick has gained wide attention from netizens who are interested in trying this practical recipe at home. Here's how to make serundeng chicken as quoted from the briliofood.net website, Tuesday (23/07/2024).

"Ungkep Ayam" in English is "Marinated Chicken".

Cook the chicken with marinade and water until the chicken is submerged. Add grated old coconut. Cook until the marinade is absorbed, stir continuously until the water is completely dry. After that, turn off the heat and separate the chicken meat from the coconut residue.

"Fried Chicken"

Heat the pan with a little oil, then fry the chicken until golden brown. Lift and drain.

"Fried Serundeng"

Prepare a new pan and pour enough oil. Heat the pan, add serundeng, and stir continuously until dry and brown. As explained by @fazashamlan.

"Sprinkle Serundeng"

After the serundeng is cooked, sprinkle it on top of fried chicken. This way, the serundeng fried chicken will not be greasy and the result is very savory.

Sambal that is suitable to be paired with Ayam Serundeng

Chicken serundeng that is savory and delicious will be even more enjoyable when served with the right sambal. Here are several sambal options that are suitable to accompany chicken serundeng:

"Sambal Terasi"

Sambal made from chili, onions, and shrimp paste has a spicy and savory taste. The strong and distinctive aroma of shrimp paste is perfect for complementing the taste of chicken serundeng.

"Sambal Matah"

Sambal khas Bali is made from sliced chili, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, and lime leaves, drizzled with hot coconut oil. Its fresh and spicy taste is perfect to enjoy with serundeng chicken.

"Sambal Bajak"

This sauce is cooked with the addition of brown sugar and a little shrimp paste, giving it a balanced sweet, spicy, and savory taste. Suitable for those who like sambal with a more complex flavor.

"Sambal Bawang"

Made from bird's eye chili and shallots that are mashed and then fried, sambal bawang offers a fiery and savory taste. It is perfect for chili lovers with a strong flavor preference.

Sambal Kecap

Sambal consisting of sliced chili, shallots, tomatoes, and sweet soy sauce provides a sweet, spicy, and refreshing taste. Suitable for those who do not like sambal that is too spicy.

"Sambal Ijo"

This Padang specialty sauce is made from green chili, green tomato, and shallots. The distinctive spicy and slightly sour taste is perfect to accompany serundeng chicken.

What is meant by ayam serundeng?

Chicken serundeng is a traditional Indonesian dish consisting of fried chicken with a sprinkle of serundeng. Serundeng is grated roasted coconut mixed with galangal. How to make it: Clean the chicken thoroughly, then grind the seasoning for marinating the chicken and sauté until fragrant.

"Serundeng is made from what?"

Serundeng is a typical Indonesian food that is often used as a side dish for rice. Serundeng is made from grated coconut that is fried until golden brown with spices such as pepper, chili, garlic, shallots, coriander, turmeric, sugar, tamarind, bay leaves, lime leaves, and galangal.

"Serundeng kelapa cocoknya sama apa?" translates to "What is serundeng kelapa usually paired with?"

"Coconut serundeng is a simple dish made from grated coconut. This dish is best enjoyed with warm rice, and you can taste the sensation of spiciness, sweetness, and savory all at once."

"Why do we have to dry the serundeng?"

In order to make it last longer, we have to make dry serundeng.

"What does serundeng taste like?"

"Serundeng, in general, has a sweet taste. But this time, I made it with a hint of sourness, saltiness, spiciness, and sweetness."

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