How To Make Ayam Percik

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

lemongrass

🥗Healthier: lemon zest

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon zest offers a similar citrus flavor at a lower cost.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: brown sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Brown sugar mimics the flavor of palm sugar while being more accessible.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: fresh chilies

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Fresh chilies provide heat without the added preservatives.

Marinate the chicken legs with blended shallots, garlic, ginger, and salt.

Prepare the percik sauce by blending the thick coconut milk, shallots, ginger, garlic, lemon grass, red chillies, dried chilli paste, candlenuts, asam keping, sugar, and salt.

Roast the marinated chicken legs in the oven until cooked through, or alternatively, grill them on a stove or charcoal grill.

Serve the chicken with the percik sauce and garnish with fresh coriander.

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